Electrical Site Manager in Warrington, Cheshire

Electrical Site Manager

Location: Chesire (with regular UK-wide travel to project sites)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits

About the Opportunity

Simply Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established specialist engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Electrical Site Manager on a permanent basis.

Our client delivers complex electrical infrastructure projects within highly regulated environments across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their project delivery team with an experienced Project Manager who can oversee projects from initial planning through to successful completion.

Previous Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) experience would be a distinct advantage; however, we are equally keen to speak with candidates from industrial, power generation, utilities, rail, infrastructure, manufacturing, petrochemical or other heavy engineering sectors.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple electrical sites, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage sites from contract award through to completion and handover.

- Plan and coordinate labour, subcontractors, plant, equipment and materials.

- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with client requirements.

- Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.

- Liaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments.

- Attend site meetings and provide regular project progress updates.

- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.

- Support site teams throughout project delivery and resolve technical or operational issues.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

- Previous experience as an Electrical Site Manager.

- Strong electrical background within industrial or infrastructure projects.

- Excellent organisational and communication skills.

- Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project budgets.

- Full UK Driving Licence.

- Willingness to travel to projects across the UK.

Desirable

- Previous Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) experience.

- Experience delivering projects within aviation, defence or other regulated environments.

- SMSTS.

- CSCS Managers Card.

- Knowledge of NEC contracts.

- Temporary Works or CDM experience.

What's on Offer

- Permanent position with a growing specialist engineering contractor.

- 25 days annual leave (with the option to purchase more), increasing with service

- Company vehicle/car allowance and fuel card

- Private health care (role dependent)

- Salary sacrifice pension scheme

- Paid subscription to relevant professional body/institution

- Life assurance

- Health cash plans for dental and optician expenses 

- Employee Assistance Program

- Cycle to work scheme

- Volunteering days

- Discounted gym membership

- Opportunity to work on technically challenging, high-profile infrastructure projects.

- Ongoing training and professional development.

- Excellent long-term career progression.

- Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you're an experienced Electrical Site Manager looking to join a business delivering complex electrical engineering projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Please apply today or contact Simply Recruitment for a confidential discussion.