Freelance Site Manager

SITE MANAGER – HIGH-VOLTAGE SUBSTATION PROJECT

Are you an experienced No.1 Site Manager with a proven background delivering high-voltage substation and civil engineering projects?

Recruit 4 Construction is searching for an accomplished Site Manager to take responsibility for a major live substation project in West Fife. This is a technically demanding position involving extensive civil engineering, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and high-voltage cable installation.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within live high-voltage substations and possess the technical knowledge, leadership skills and drive required to deliver a complex project safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard.

The Project

The scope of works includes:

• Excavation and associated civil engineering works
• Construction of reinforced concrete structures
• Installation of prefabricated steel structures
• Duct proving and preparation
• Installation of 132kV cabling
• Fibre installation
• Scaffolding coordination
• Cable terminations and jointing
• High-voltage testing

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience operating as the No.1 Site Manager on comparable projects
• Extensive experience within live high-voltage substations
• A strong civil engineering subcontractor background
• Substantial experience of cable installation at 132kV or above
• The ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and project delivery
• Confidence communicating with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners
• Experience producing high-quality RAMS
• Experience preparing programmes and short-term lookaheads using Microsoft Project
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance, inspection and test plans
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Project
• A proactive, organised and delivery-focused approach

Qualifications and Authorisations

Ideally, applicants will hold:

• HNC in Civil Engineering or a comparable qualification
• SMSTS
• Three-Day First Aid
• EUSR
• Temporary Works Supervisor
• Relevant high-voltage competent-person authorisations

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take control of a substantial high-voltage infrastructure project with the potential to develop into a longer-term contract. You will be joining a technically capable delivery team and playing a key role in the safe and successful completion of the project.

If you have the required live-substation and 132kV experience, apply today with your current CV. All applications will be handled in confidence.

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