Site Manager - Cabling

Active (Pathways) Solutions Ltd; Abington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a skilled Site Manager with HV Cabling experience in Abington, Scotland. The role involves managing teams on high voltage projects, ensuring safety and efficiency while coordinating contractors. A valid SMSTS certification and proven leadership experience are required, along with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills. This is an opportunity to join a trusted and growing team in the power sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams on substation or high voltage sites.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures.
• Mechanical and Electrical background on substations.

Responsibilities

• Manage site teams ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Plan daily tasks and allocate resources effectively.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, and site engineers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Problem-solving skills

Education

Valid SMSTS certification

CSCS/ECS card

3-Day First Aid

Tools

IPAF (MEWP)

Telehandler (CPCS or NPORS)

First Aid

Job description

Job Title: Site Manager - HV Cabling

Location: Abington, Scotland

Pay Rate: £500 p/day

Hours: 50 hrs Weekly

Duration: 1 year

Overview

Active (Pathways) Solutions are seeking a skilled and motivated Site Manager with HV Cabling experience to join our team. You'll support a range of substation and power distribution projects in Abington, Scotland, contributing to the safe and efficient delivery of high‑voltage electrical works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site teams across substation or HV projects, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Substatiion and HV Cabling experience is required, you must have experience working in challenging enviroments and must be hands on and overseeing and coordinating contractors.
• Plan daily tasks, allocate resources, and monitor progress against project timelines.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, and site engineers to ensure work is completed to specification.

Requirements

• Valid and up-to-date SMSTS certification and CSCS/ECS card and 3‑Day First Aid as minimum.
• Proven experience managing teams on substation, HV, or DNO sites.
• Verifiable references demonstrating strong leadership and technical knowledge.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality procedures and Mechanical and Electrical background on substations.

We're Looking for Individuals Who

• Show excellent attention to detail – ensuring precision, quality, and safety at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a team – collaborating with multi‑discipline site crews.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem‑solving skills – adapting confidently to changing site conditions.

Desirable Additional Qualifications

• IPAF (MEWP)
• Telehandler (CPCS or NPORS)
• PASMA
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Abrasive Wheels
• Other relevant industry‑related courses

Why Join Us?

Our Power Division specialises exclusively in recruiting experienced Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering professionals for the Power Transmission and Distribution (Substation, Cable, and Overhead Line), Utilities, and High Voltage sectors. Our Construction Division is experts in supplying a quality workforce to the Construction, Shopfitting and Interiors, Civil Engineering, and M&E sectors. With projects across the UK, we can offer consistent work, career progression, and the chance to be part of a trusted and growing team. Over the years, we’ve built long‑standing partnerships with a wide network of blue‑chip PLCs and specialist subcontractors within the substation industry. Our reputation as one of the UK's most experienced and reliable substation recruitment companies is built on our commitment to quality, safety, and professionalism.

How to Apply

Call us: (phone number removed) to speak directly with one of our experienced consultants.
Out of hours: Call the same number - your call will automatically transfer, and we’ll call you back as soon as possible.
Visit us in person:
1st Floor, Concept House
Blanche Street
Bradford
BD4 8DA