Site Manager

Currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of a major automation project on a brownfield chemical plant in Cambridge.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for overseeing on-site activities across the installation, testing, implementation and commissioning phases of the project. This will include managing electrical and automation installation works, coordinating site operations, supporting SCADA testing, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and ensuring safe, efficient execution within a live operational process plant environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a contractor with a strong EC&I / Automation / Process Plant background and proven experience delivering works on complex industrial sites.

The Site Manager will be responsible for:

• Overseeing day-to-day site operations for the automation project
• Managing and coordinating electrical and automation installation activities
• Supervising subcontractors and site personnel to ensure works are delivered safely and in line with programme
• Supporting and overseeing SCADA testing activities
• Coordinating and witnessing Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Managing the implementation phase and supporting the delivery of commissioning activities
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with site procedures, health & safety standards and project requirements
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates to the wider project team
• Acting as the key point of coordination between engineering teams, subcontractors, client representatives and site stakeholders
• Managing site documentation, permits, RAMS and relevant compliance requirements
• Identifying and escalating site risks, issues and delays in a timely manner
• Supporting the successful integration of new automation systems into a live brownfield plant environment

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Site Manager, Site Supervisor or similar position within industrial project delivery
• Strong background in electrical, controls, instrumentation and automation projects
• Previous experience working on brownfield process plant, chemical, COMAH, manufacturing or similarly regulated industrial sites
• Experience overseeing electrical installations, control systems works and automation packages
• Good understanding of SCADA systems, testing processes and site-based validation activities
• Previous involvement in Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning phases
• Strong awareness of working within a live operational plant environment
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and coordinate site activity effectively
• Strong focus on health, safety, quality and programme delivery

• Site management experience on industrial / process / manufacturing projects
• Experience overseeing electrical and automation installation activities
• Exposure to SCADA testing, SAT and commissioning
• Experience working on a brownfield site
• Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors in a live plant environment
• Strong understanding of site HSE requirements and permit-controlled works

• Previous experience on chemical plant or process manufacturing sites
• Familiarity with automation upgrade projects
• Experience working on EC&I-led capital projects
• Knowledge of commissioning processes within process industries
• Relevant site safety qualifications such as SMSTS, SSSTS or similar
• Any industry-specific tickets / site certifications relevant to process or chemical environments

Candidates should ideally hold some of the following:

• SMSTS / SSSTS
• Relevant electrical, instrumentation or engineering qualification
• CSCS / ECS / appropriate site certification
• First Aid / IOSH / NEBOSH (advantageous)

• Location: Cambridge
• Duration: 10 months
• Start Date: Early July
• Rate: Negotiable
• Employment Type: Contract

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