Power Site Manager
11 Days Old
Substation Projects (Up to 132kV)
Location: Cambridge (projects across East Anglia & surrounding regions)
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Car / Car Allowance
Are you an experienced Power Site Manager with a strong background in HV substation delivery? This is a key opportunity to lead major new-build and refurbishment projects up to 132kV, working on long-term DNO/IDNO frameworks across East Anglia.
Youll join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of work, offering stability, progression, and the chance to take ownership of technically challenging and high-value power infrastructure schemes.
The Role
As Power Site Manager, youll take full responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of HV substation projects. Youll manage both civils and electrical workstreams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure all works meet programme, quality, and safety expectations.
Projects typically include new substation builds, asset replacement, switchgear upgrades, transformer installations, cable route works, and associated civils packages.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day site operations across HV substation projects
Manage civils and electrical teams, subcontractors, and direct labour
Oversee works on 11kV, 33kV, 66kV, and 132kV infrastructure
Ensure compliance with RAMS, CDM, and company safety procedures
Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and DNO/IDNO representatives
Maintain site documentation, audits, and progress reporting
Drive programme delivery, quality standards, and cost control
Lead site briefings, inductions, and toolbox talks
Project Types & Technical Scope
Voltage Levels
Up to 132kV, including:
11kV
33kV
66kV
132Kv
Assets & Infrastructure
HV/LV switchgear
Transformers
Protection & Control systems
Cable routes (ducting, trenching, joint bays, reinstatement)
Substation builds (new build & refurbishment)
Associated civils and electrical packages
Frameworks
DNO/IDNO power distribution frameworks
Network reinforcement, new connections, and asset replacement schemes
Required Qualifications & Tickets
EUSR / SHEA Power
CSCS / ECS
SMSTS (preferred) or SSSTS
First Aid
Full UK Driving Licence
(Desirable) Experience working under DNO safety rules or holding authorisations
(Advantageous) Previous Site Manager experience on HV substations
Travel & Working Pattern
Base: Cambridge
Travel Radius: East Anglia and surrounding regions
Nights Away: As required; all standard company allowances and accommodation provided
Working Hours: Operational site hours
Weekends: Only by prior agreement
On-Call: None expected
If you are interested in this role, have any questions or wish to apply then please send us a copy of your CV.
Rob Utilise Recruitment
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- Location:
- Weston Green
- Salary:
- £65,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Construction;Construction;Construction;Construction