Site Project Manager

Vattenfall GmbH; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Site Project Manager responsible for delivering infrastructure projects on site. This role involves coordinating site works, ensuring health and safety compliance, and leading a team of contractors. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in project management, a CITB SMSTS qualification, and a strong understanding of construction processes. The company promotes a supportive culture and work-life balance, aiming for inclusive opportunities for all employees.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Healthy work-life balance

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years working experience in site project management positions.
• CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification required.
• Professional membership of industry related body CIBSE desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and inspect all site works by contractors.
• Manage interface between contractors for multi lot constructions.
• Promote HSE performance in cooperation with HSE manager.

Skills

Health and safety focus

Construction process knowledge

Team player

Good communication skills

Education

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

Professional membership of industry related body CIBSE

CSCS Black Card and NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management

Job description

Site Project Manager

The Site Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of Vattenfall infrastructure projects on site, combining on site leadership with end to end project coordination. As part of a regional team, the Site Project Manager works with the Project Team, reporting to the Senior Project Manager on the project. The Site Project Manager acts as the key link between Senior Project Manager and multiple stakeholders on site, including various Plot Developers and contractors, ensuring seamless programme coordination between all stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Responsible for the coordination, inspection and safe execution of all site works by contractors for assigned project(s) according the applicable contracts and Vattenfall guidelines. For this purpose you will write and execute a site management plan and act accordingly.
• Responsible for the interface management of constructions works and alignment between contractors in case of a multi lot construction.
• Coordinate works programme on site with the Plot Developers and our Contractors.
• Promote and maintain world class HSE performance in close cooperation with the HSE manager and supervisor(s) in the project.
• Coordinate site set up and mobilisation with the Plot Developers and our contractors before we are on site.
• Be part of the project management team. Pro actively support the other project team members (e.g. project manager, contract manager).
• Steer and motivate other members of the site supervision construction team.
• Review, guard and provide recommendations regarding the construction schedule.
• Ensure that all environmental and security guidelines are implemented and executed.
• Implement quality assurance and control on the construction site including the delivery of all required documentation.
• Provide input to the Project manager and contract manager in relation claims and variation orders.

Knowledge and Skills

Professional experience as construction and/or site manager in industrial construction (heat & power, oil&gas or chemical industry).

Strong focus on health and safety and are leading by example.

Team player and have good communication skills.

Professional skills include a sound knowledge of construction processes and quality management.

You are able to create a structured way of working for yourself, your team and external experts and contractors. You are self propelling and a decision maker within your mandate.

Qualifications

5+ years working experience in site project management positions is required

CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification required

CSCS Black Card and NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management: desired as a proof of site management competence

Professional membership of industry related body CIBSE or membership of an appropriate professional institution to Chartered Engineering level (or working towards) is desired

Additional Information

Our offer

Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth?

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.

More Information

For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Adam Hammond via

We welcome your application in English no later than 07/01/2026. With a view that interviews commence w/c 19th Jan - We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Company Description

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We employ around people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.