Senior Site Manager

Crossley Scott Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossley Scott Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead large-scale electrical and MEP projects from mobilisation to commissioning. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and programme performance while coordinating subcontractors, site teams and stakeholders.

You will work closely with the Project Manager to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards and industry regulations across complex industrial, commercial,

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in Electrical Site Manager or Senior Supervisor roles.
• Experience delivering large electrical/design-and-build projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site activities and manage subcontractors.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity and programme performance.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and site logistics.
• Chair site meetings and maintain project records.
• Identify risks and opportunities with commercial teams.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Digital construction management tools

Job description

Lead the delivery of major electrical construction projects from mobilisation through to commissioning.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to take ownership of site operations on large-scale electrical and MEP projects. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and programme performance while managing subcontractors, stakeholders, and site teams.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in developing construction programmes, short-term look-ahead plans, and resource schedules.
• Establish site set-up requirements and oversee mobilisation activities.
• Review construction drawings, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Contribute to project validation, change management, and HSEQ planning.
• Ensure site safety systems and procedures are implemented from day one.

Site Delivery & Operations

• Lead all day-to-day site activities throughout the construction phase.
• Drive productivity and monitor progress against programme milestones.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor activities.
• Chair site coordination meetings and maintain accurate project records.
• Identify and manage variations, risks, and opportunities in collaboration with the commercial and project teams.
• Produce and monitor short-term programmes aligned with the master schedule.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and motivate subcontractors and site personnel to achieve project objectives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination between electrical, mechanical, and building works.
• Proactively resolve site issues and drive effective solutions.

Health, Safety & Environmental Performance

• Champion a strong safety culture across the project.
• Deliver toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety briefings.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
• Ensure compliance with company HSEQ standards, permit systems, and relevant legislation.
• Maintain a proactive \"don't walk by\" approach to safety management.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure installations meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Manage inspections, testing, snagging, and client sign-off processes.
• Coordinate material deliveries and verify free-issue equipment.
• Drive a zero-defects mindset throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning activities and system handovers.
• Ensure life-safety systems are tested, certified, and operational.
• Verify as-built documentation and marked-up drawings.
• Coordinate site demobilisation and project completion activities.

About You

You are an experienced site leader with a strong electrical background and a proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale construction projects.

• Recognised Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an Electrical Site Manager or Senior Supervisor role.
• Experience delivering electrical design-and-build projects valued at £5M+.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site operations, and project delivery.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contractual obligations.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with clients, subcontractors, and senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital construction management tools.
• IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH Environmental Management, or NEBOSH qualifications.
• Experience working on complex industrial, commercial, data centre, energy, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects.

What We're Looking For

Strong leadership and people-management skills

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Commercially aware and delivery focused

Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment