Site Manager in Broadclyst, Devon

Berkshire Talent Partnership is working with a leading UK battery energy storage developer to recruit an experienced multi-discipline Site Manager with a strong electrical background, ideally including 11kV.

The role
You’ll manage and coordinate all construction works on the main battery site across civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines, with a bias towards electrical. The private substation is handled by its own dedicated construction team, so your focus is the battery site and its 11kV electrical systems. Your job is to make sure the project is delivered safely, on time and on budget. You’ll support the Head of Construction with temporary works and lifting procedures, and you’ll be the main point of contact for subcontractor site management. That means putting health and safety regulations into practice, keeping works in line with designs and specifications, and coordinating daily construction activity across the site.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce health and safety regulations across all site works, including risk assessments, correct use of PPE and safe working practices to minimise accidents and injuries.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical and electrical subcontractors, ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, review project plans and give technical guidance to the contractor’s construction team.
• Oversee the 11kV electrical installation across the battery site and make sure safe systems of work are followed.
• Make sure all construction complies with relevant regulations, designs, specifications and drawings.
• Carry out regular inspections and quality control checks in line with the Inspection and Test Plan, identify deficiencies or non-compliance, and provide guidance or corrective measures.
• Ensure contractors keep accurate records in line with the Inspection and Test Plan and site procedures, stored in the appropriate online shared folder.
• Conduct and record weekly site H&S inspections, display H&S notices, and make sure all staff and subcontractors are briefed at induction.
• Ensure suitable PPE is available, maintained and properly stored, and that personnel are trained to use it.
• Contribute to project schedule development and monitor the construction schedule closely, making sure the team provides short-term lookahead programmes and holding daily and weekly coordination meetings with all contractors.
• Monitor the submission and approval of design and specification information from contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

What you’ll bring

• Proven multi-discipline site management experience in the energy, utilities or infrastructure sectors, with a strong electrical bias.
• Hands-on experience of 11kV electrical works.
• Strong understanding of H&S regulations, CDM Regulations and construction site safety management.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors and subcontractors, coordinate activities and resolve site issues proactively.
• Competence in quality control, inspection procedures and compliance checks against specifications and drawings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including clear site reports and good stakeholder relationships.
• HNC or degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Desirable

• Experience on battery energy storage or other renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with project execution standards, H&S manuals and inspection and test plan procedures.
• Knowledge of temporary works design, lifting procedures and principal contractor responsibilities.
• Project management qualification, or experience with construction scheduling and programme control.