Senior Site Manager

Turner Lovell; Al Ahsa Governorate; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering and construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Lead Site Manager for HV substation projects. This pivotal role involves overseeing the complete site lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and delivering high-voltage infrastructure projects. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in HV substation construction and exceptional leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience managing EPC HV substation builds from civils to commissioning.
• Strong track record delivering 132kV–400kV GIS/AIS substations.
• Registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE).

Responsibilities

• Lead complete turnkey site execution of HV substation projects.
• Coordinate daily site activities, ensuring adherence to schedule and quality standards.
• Act as the primary liaison with client representatives.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Client Coordination

Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lead Site Manager – HV Substation Projects (Saudi Arabia)

Location: Dammam and Multiple Sites, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Turner Lovell are specialist recruiters for HV transmission and substation projects across Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. We are partnering with a global engineering, manufacturing, and construction firm delivering large-scale EPC energy infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. They are seeking a Lead Site Manager to take charge of the full turnkey delivery of high-voltage substation projects (132kV to 400kV), from civil works through to final commissioning.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with proven experience managing HV substation construction, HV equipment installation, and multi-disciplinary site teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complete turnkey site execution of HV substation projects—including civil works, installation, testing, and commissioning of GIS/AIS, transformers, switchgear, and control systems.
• Oversee site establishment, logistics planning, and sequencing of works across multiple contractors and disciplines.
• Coordinate daily site activities, ensuring adherence to schedule, quality standards, and HSE procedures.
• Act as the primary liaison with client representatives, managing expectations and resolving technical and logistical issues.
• Enforce strict HSE compliance, lead risk mitigation measures, and implement the Zero Deviation Plan.
• Ensure timely and accurate site reporting (daily, weekly, monthly) on progress, materials, performance, and safety.
• Maintain redline/as-built documentation, installation records, and support project handover and energisation.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE)
• 10+ years' experience managing EPC HV substation builds from civils to commissioning
• Strong track record delivering 132kV–400kV GIS/AIS substations and HV equipment installations
• Excellent planning, leadership, and client coordination skills
• Committed to high standards of safety, quality, and field execution
• Willing to travel or relocate across project sites in Saudi Arabia
• KSA nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

If you’re an experienced construction leader ready to manage the full site lifecycle of critical high-voltage infrastructure, apply now and contact the Turner Lovell team to learn more.