Lead Site Manager
Posted 3 hours 4 minutes ago by Meritus Talent
Lead Site Manager | Stone/UK Client Sites | £Neg (Enquire for details) | Energy Industry
MERITUS are delighted to be supporting a leading specialist in Operational Technology and Digital Transformation within the Energy sector. We're searching for an experienced Lead Site Manager with a strong Electrical Engineering background to oversee the safe, high-quality delivery of Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installation projects across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation delivering critical infrastructure projects across transmission substations, power generation, renewables, industrial energy systems and large-scale automation environments. You will play a key leadership role, driving standards in safety, installation quality, commissioning, and site delivery performance.
The role is primarily based between the Stone office and client sites nationwide.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage site delivery of Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installations to required safety, quality and CDM standards.
- Coordinate multi-discipline site teams and subcontractors across installation and commissioning phases.
- Chair pre-start, progress and client coordination meetings, producing clear documentation and reporting.
- Oversee site safety documentation including RAMS, Construction Phase Plans and quality plans such as ITPs.
- Conduct site audits, surveys and competency assessments, ensuring consistent best practice across all active sites.
Required Skills:
- Proven site management experience within electrical installation, power, substations or industrial infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of CDM 2015, construction legislation and site safety management.
- BSth Edition plus relevant H&S training (SMSTS, IOSH/CITB, Temporary Works, Asbestos Awareness).
- Experience supervising mechanical/electrical subcontractors and leading commissioning or installation works.
- National Grid competency (CP) and ideally SR163 authorisation, plus strong communication and leadership skills.
What you will receive in return:
- Negotiable salary dependent on experience (enquire for details)
- 6.5% matched pension
- Car allowance (£600 per month)
- Private medical insurance
- 28 days holiday (bank holidays on top)
- Flexible/hybrid working options
Got your attention?
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.