Site Manager -Electrical

Calibre Search; Collingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in the utilities sector is seeking an experienced Electrically Biased Site Manager in Collingham, UK. The role involves managing site operations, overseeing electrical installation and ensuring safety compliance across various utility projects. Attractive qualifications include ECS Gold Card and SMSTS certification. Join a reputable business with a strong project pipeline in water infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Time-served or qualified electrician with a strong electrical background.
• Experience managing electrical/mechanical projects in utilities or heavy industrial sectors.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations for electrical and mechanical works.
• Oversee electrical installation and testing activities.
• Promote and enforce site safety standards.

Skills

Electrical background

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

ECS Gold Card

SMSTS certification

2391 Testing & Inspection qualification

Job description

Overview

We are working with a well-established contractor operating within the utilities and water sector, delivering electrical, mechanical and civils projects across the UK. Due to continued project growth, they are seeking an experienced Site Manager with an electrical bias to oversee multi-discipline site delivery, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong pipeline of work across clean and waste water infrastructure, pumping stations, and treatment facilities.

Role

As an Electrically Biased Site Manager, you'll be responsible for the safe management and successful delivery of electrical and mechanical works across utility projects. You'll coordinate on-site teams, subcontractors and materials, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and safety regulations. You will also take an active role in electrical testing and inspection (2391), commissioning, and ensuring all works meet the required quality benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations for electrical, mechanical and associated civils works.
• Oversee electrical installation, testing and inspection activities in line with 2391 standards.
• Supervise site teams and subcontractors to ensure delivery against programme and budget.
• Promote and enforce site safety standards and compliance with HSEQ and CDM requirements.
• Review and authorise RAMS, permits to work, and site safety documentation.
• Coordinate labour, materials and equipment to meet project milestones.
• Maintain accurate site records, including progress reports, test certificates and daily logs.
• Liaise with project engineers, design teams, and client representatives.
• Lead by example in driving a proactive and positive safety culture on site.

Requirements

• Time-served or qualified electrician with a strong electrical background.
• 2391 (or equivalent) Testing & Inspection qualification.
• ECS Gold Card (essential).
• SMSTS certification (essential).
• Previous experience managing electrical/mechanical projects within the utilities, water or heavy industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation standards and inspection procedures.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, with experience managing site budgets and cost reporting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business