NES Fircroft has partnered with an industry-leading Power Cabling client to source CVs for review, in preparation for the role of Site Manager for their high-profile onshore cabling project based in Dunbar.
The role will initially be hybrid, with a full-time site-based position expected in 2025. The Site Manager will oversee civils and cabling elements, monitoring the site to ensure efficient project execution within HSE parameters.
Please note: This position has been assessed as inside IR35 (CIS, PAYE, or Umbrella only).
Right to work in the UK is essential.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Manage the delegated budget from the Project Manager, ensuring delivery of installation scope within a customer project.
- Oversee installation risks, promote transparency, and collaborate with the Project Manager to manage risks effectively.
- Handle all aspects of the installation phase, including start-up, planning, preparation, execution, and closure, as well as engineering and testing.
- Ensure installation work complies with applicable laws, regulations, and HSE procedures.
- Specify subcontractors for installation, ensuring quality and HSE standards are met.
- Ensure installation is carried out efficiently, within time, resource, and cost constraints.
- Monitor changes and additional work, managing variations and claims from subcontractors and third parties.
- Quantify and report changes and claims to the appropriate project or department manager.
- Maintain and monitor the installation budget.
- Create and update the installation schedule.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- At least three years' experience as a Site Manager on medium-complexity construction projects, with demonstrable successes and lessons learned.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with HVDC Converter Stations is a plus.
- Understanding of Terms and Conditions typically used in construction contracts.
- Experience in civil works, installation, and/or commissioning activities.
- Recognized health, environment, and safety certifications and training.
- Driven, structured, capable of leading teams, goal-oriented, adaptable, and able to work under stress.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both blue-collar workers and senior management, clients, and stakeholders.