Site Manager Substations

First Task Professional; Scotland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK seeks an experienced Site Manager for SPEN substation projects across Central Scotland. This role involves managing site activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating subcontractors. Candidates should have strong experience in civil engineering and proven leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and opportunities for progression within an evolving workload in the power sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Long-term stable workload

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Civils Site Manager on substation or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering works including earthworks, concrete, drainage, and foundations.
• Experience working to SPEN or other DNO standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day civil works on live substation sites.
• Ensure compliance with SPEN standards and health & safety legislation.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS Card (Management level preferred)

Tools

Civil engineering works knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to deliver civil engineering works on SPEN substation projects across Central Scotland. You will be responsible for managing site activities, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects within the power sector, with ongoing work secured across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of civil works on live SPEN substation sites
• Ensuring full compliance with SPEN standards, health & safety legislation, and company procedures
• Planning and coordinating labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors
• Delivering works to programme and budget
• Completing site documentation including RAMS, permits, daily diaries, and progress reports
• Liaising with clients, project managers, engineers, and SPEN representatives
• Managing quality control and ensuring works meet specification
• Proactively identifying and resolving site issues

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Civils Site Manager on substation or power infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering works (earthworks, concrete, drainage, ducting, foundations)
• Experience working to SPEN (or other DNO) standards - essential
• SMSTS (or SSSTS with significant experience)
• CSCS Card (Management level preferred)
• Temporary Works awareness (TWC/TWS desirable)
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Long-term, stable workload across Central Scotland
• Opportunity to work on key power infrastructure projects
• Supportive management team and opportunities for progression