Site Manager in Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Sector: Renewable Energy / Power Infrastructure / Civil Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), High Voltage (HV) and associated civil engineering infrastructure projects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business within the renewable energy and power infrastructure sector, playing a key role in delivering complex projects encompassing both civils and electrical infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in site management, ideally combining experience in civil engineering works with HV, BESS, utilities, power transmission or wider infrastructure projects.

• Manage day-to-day site operations across BESS, HV and associated civils projects.

• Oversee civil engineering works, including earthworks, excavations, drainage, ducting, foundations, concrete bases, access roads and hardstanding.

• Coordinate civil and electrical works to ensure effective integration across project phases.

• Lead and manage site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors.

• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and project-specific requirements.

• Monitor project progress against agreed programmes, budgets and quality standards.

• Coordinate site logistics, resources, materials and subcontractor activities.

• Maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, engineers and project delivery teams.

• Oversee site documentation, inspections, progress reporting and quality assurance.

• Identify and manage site risks, resolving technical and operational issues to minimise delays.

• Support commercial and contractual requirements, including working in accordance with NEC contracts.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with technical specifications and programme requirements.

• Proven experience in a Site Manager or similar role within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, power or renewable energy projects.

• Experience delivering civils packages, ideally involving earthworks, drainage, ducting, foundations, concrete works and site preparation.

• Exposure to BESS, HV substations, transmission, distribution or wider power infrastructure projects would be highly advantageous.

• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.

• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

• Experience managing site programmes, quality, resources and project performance.

• Understanding of NEC contracts and project controls.

• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

• SMSTS.

• CSCS Manager Card.

• First Aid at Work.

• HNC, HND or degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a relevant discipline.

This is an opportunity to work on major energy infrastructure projects across the UK, delivering essential civil engineering and electrical infrastructure that supports the growth of renewable energy and the national grid.

If you have a strong background in civil engineering site management and experience in the utilities, power or renewable energy sectors, we would welcome your application.