Site Manager / Electrical AP

Galliford Try Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to Work

Private medical scheme

Pension plan

Save as You Earn (SAYE)

Professional association membership

Be Well programme

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a Site Manager / Electrical Authorised Person to support Asset Intelligence on a Thames Water Security Upgrade site. The role combines site management with electrical safety oversight, requiring formal appointment under electrical safety procedures.

You will coordinate electrical installation and commissioning activities, manage RAMS and permits, and work with Project Managers and Thames Water representatives to ensure delivery to programme.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management with electrical interfaces and safety oversight.
• Familiarity with Electricity at Work Regulations and IET Wiring Regulations.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, managing permits and isolations.
• Ability to coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers and Thames Water reps.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities relating to electrical installation and interfaces.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers and commissioning teams.
• Plan and execute electrical works in line with programme, budget and quality.
• Attend initial site surveys for de-risking and costing exercises.
• Support TWOSA applications and extensions where needed.
• Review RAMS, method statements, permits and safe systems of work.

Skills

Site management

Electrical background

RAMS review

Permits management

Communication with SAPs/PMs

Education

Electrical qualification

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS or ECS card

First Aid at Work

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

Role Title: Site Manager / Electrical Authorised Person

Business Unit: Asset Intelligence

Location: Thames Valley Area - Site Based

Role Overview:

An opportunity has arisen for a Site Manager / Electrical Authorised Person to support Galliford Try Asset Intelligence on a Thames Water Security Upgrade site. This role combines site management responsibilities with electrical safety management duties, subject to the individual being formally assessed and appointed under the relevant electrical safety procedures. The role will oversee and coordinate electrical installation and commissioning activities, support safe systems of work and provide electrical guidance to the wider site team.

What you will be doing:

• Manage day-to-day site activities relating to electrical installation, electrical interfaces and associated construction works.
• Coordinate electrical subcontractors, suppliers, commissioning teams, designers and Thames Water representatives to support safe, efficient delivery.
• Work with Project Managers to plan and execute electrical works in line with programme, budget, quality requirements and operational constraints.
• Attend initial site surveys for de-risking and costing exercises and support the development of electrical proposals for Thames Water where required.
• Support TWOSA applications or extensions once the scope, site constraints and programme requirements are understood.
• Review electrical RAMS, method statements, test procedures, permits and safe systems of work, including supporting other site managers with electrical RAMS review forms where needed.
• Where formally appointed, issue and cancel electrical permits, sanctions to test and limitations of access in accordance with the relevant project rules and procedures.
• Ensure the Site Manager and wider site team are aware of electrical work before it takes place and that electrical activities are coordinated with the overall site programme.
• Assess competent persons and permit recipients within the limits of the appointment and ensure they understand the electrical safety requirements for the tasks being undertaken.
• Maintain electrical safety records, permit registers, electrical safety packs, relevant logs, signage, isolation controls and access arrangements.
• Ensure electrical rooms, boards, panels, risers, cabinets and controlled areas are secured, labelled and managed appropriately.
• Monitor installation quality against drawings, specifications, test requirements and technical standards.
• Lead or support commissioning, live testing, handover activities, defect closeout and electrical quality inspections.
• Communicate electrical risks, progress, issues and milestones to the Project Manager, Senior Site Manager, SAP, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Provide crossover support to commissioning managers and wider site teams where electrical input is required.

About you:

• Experienced Site Manager or Electrical Site Manager with a strong electrical background and practical site delivery experience.
• Able to demonstrate competence, practical knowledge and familiarity with the electrical installations, distribution systems and equipment for which they may be authorised.
• Good knowledge of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, IET Wiring Regulations and relevant company or project electrical rules and procedures.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, managing permits, coordinating isolations and supporting commissioning or testing activities.
• Able to coordinate electrical subcontractors and communicate clearly with SAPs, Project Managers, Site Managers, commissioning teams and client representatives.
• Confident identifying electrical risks, quality issues and programme constraints and escalating them promptly.
• Able to maintain detailed electrical safety records and operate within formal appointment limits.

Desirable experience / qualifications:

• Formal Electrical Authorised Person appointment, or ability to obtain appointment following assessment.
• Recognised electrical qualification or relevant time-served electrical experience.
• SMSTS or SSSTS.
• CSCS or ECS card.
• First Aid at Work.
• EUSR Water Hygiene.
• Experience on LV distribution, site electrical installations, security system power supplies, panels, controls, testing or commissioning.
• Experience working within operational water, utilities, industrial, CNI or secure infrastructure environments.

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our Benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Specialist Services business please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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