Site Manager (HVDC)

Spencer Ogden; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to support a major energy infrastructure HVDC project in the United Kingdom. The role requires leading heavy site activities, coordinating multiple supervisors and installation teams, and delivering safety, schedule and cost targets.

You will oversee large installation phases, drive progress against milestones, ensure HSEQ standards, and maintain strong relationships with contractors and project management to deliver project objectives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior construction site management.
• Proven HVDC project experience or major power transmission knowledge.
• Experience overseeing large installation phases with multiple site teams.
• Strong coordination of mechanical and electrical installation activities.
• Background in electricity supply, power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• SMSTS certification, CSCS card, Temporary Works qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of construction health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role coordinating site supervisors, installation teams and multiple work fronts.
• Oversee large-scale HVDC installation activities, delivering safely, on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate daily site activities and resources in line with the project programme.
• Work with project and installation management to ensure effective project delivery.
• Monitor progress against milestones and identify potential delays or deviations.
• Ensure all activities comply with HSEQ standards and promote a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate with contractors and other work parties to maintain safe working practices.
• Support preparation and completion of project documentation and site reporting.
• Manage site teams, resolve operational challenges and maintain relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

IT Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Engineering degree

Job description

Duration: 1 February 2027 – 29 February 2028

The Opportunity

Spencer Ogden is currently seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to support a major energy infrastructure project.

This is an opportunity for a senior construction professional with extensive heavy site management experience and a strong background in HVDC projects. The successful candidate will oversee major installation phases, coordinate multiple supervisors and site teams, and ensure all site activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project programme, quality and cost requirements.

We are looking for a proven site leader with experience managing large-scale installation activities within the energy, power transmission or similar heavy industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Take a leading role in coordinating site supervisors, installation teams and multiple work fronts.

Oversee large-scale HVDC installation activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

Coordinate daily site activities and resources in line with the overall project programme.

Work closely with project and installation management to ensure effective project delivery.

Monitor progress against key milestones and proactively identify potential delays or programme deviations.

Ensure all installation activities comply with relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards.

Lead by example, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with site procedures.

Coordinate with contractors and other work parties to maintain efficient and safe working practices.

Support the preparation and completion of project documentation, task cards and site reporting.

Manage site teams effectively, resolving operational challenges and maintaining strong working relationships.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Extensive experience in senior construction site management and heavy installation environments.

Proven HVDC project experience, ideally within major power transmission or substation projects.

Previous experience overseeing large installation phases and managing multiple site teams.

Strong background in coordinating mechanical and electrical installation activities.

Experience within the electricity supply industry, power generation, oil and gas or similar heavy industrial environments.

SMSTS certification.

Valid CSCS card.

Temporary Works qualification or relevant experience.

Strong understanding of construction health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

CCNSG Safety Passport.

Manual Handling and Working at Height certification.

Fire Safety Awareness.

Relevant industry authorisations, such as BESC or Competent Person qualifications.

Apprentice-trained with a minimum NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds qualification, or degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple installation work fronts.

Strong organisational and IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.

Confident working independently and as part of a wider project management team.

Ability to build effective relationships with site management, contractors and installation teams.