Job Description

Job Title: Site Manager (Hydro)

Location: Hybrid - Site based & Office based

Business Area: Hydro Power

Who we are…

Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider, proudly employing over 600 people in the UK and beyond, with a turnover exceeding £90 million.

We specialise in contracting and rotating machine services, and our expertise in repairing and maintaining motors and generators is backed by over 100 years of experience in the field.

We take pride in being an engineering authority with a strategic global presence, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients.

Join us for a unique experience where we value autonomy, giving our employees responsibility and ownership in their areas of expertise.

The Role…

As an integral member of our project and management team, you will play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of hydro projects — from identifying new opportunities through to project execution and close-out. You’ll focus on delivering work scopes efficiently, meeting budget and schedule commitments, and ensuring outstanding customer service, all while maintaining strict adherence to company safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities…

• Input and assist Project team with development of new and existing Hydro project opportunities, assist generating quotations and estimates by assessing work scope, identifying risks and advising on estimated timescales to deliver
• Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned customers, developing new and existing opportunities, undertaking customer visits for project kick-off meetings with project and site teams across the UK.
• Ownership of customer site communications while project scope is delivered, ensure effective communications between site and project team and actively participate in project close out and lessons learned.
• Understand contracts, read, interpret and implement appropriate controls utilising support from the Project team, responsible for project deliverables from initial work scope timings and costs to final delivery at site whilst managing any changes and variations.
• Proactively manage project costs, seek to improve efficiency and notify project team of any possible risks to project budget & timescales
• Produce Risk Assessment & Method Statements to align with project work scope and the issued work instructions, work with project team to improve quality of information sent to site.
• Work with project team to ensure information, tooling, equipment etc is available on site at required time.
• Ongoing management of site equipment and tooling whilst onsite until safe return
• Onsite support during execution of project work scopes for any manpower, technical or tooling issues across the UK and internationally.

Your skills and experiences:

• Proven experience delivering projects within the hydropower industry, with a strong understanding of sector-specific challenges and solutions
• Qualified to BTEC/HND level in Electrical Engineering, with a solid technical foundation and practical knowledge of electrical systems in large-scale infrastructure
• Demonstrates a strong awareness of the financial and commercial drivers that influence project success, with the ability to balance technical requirements and budget constraints
• Highly motivated, with a strong sense of initiative and a passion for delivering high-quality results
• Customer-centric mindset, focused on building positive relationships and delivering value to clients
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in fast-paced project environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Works confidently independently and as part of a team, with the flexibility to adapt to changing project needs
• Actively promotes a culture of Continuous Improvement, seeking out opportunities to enhance processes, performance, and safety
• Ideally possesses experience in team supervision, providing guidance and leadership to ensure smooth execution of project activities
• Willing and able to travel and work on-site across the UK and internationally as required by project commitments

Benefits:

As a valued member of our team, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Company vehicle benefit
• Contributory salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x your salary)
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays
• Company-funded gym subsidy payments
• Annual vision allowance
• Free 24/7 remote GP service
• Employee referral programme
• Long service recognition awards
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to Electric/ Hybrid vehicle charging points

Additionally, you'll have access to a wide range of supplementary benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive professional development through our in-house training academy
• Career-enhancing training events
• Exclusive employee discounts and various concessions via our corporate perks platform

Why Quartzelec?

At Quartzelec, we take great pride in our commitment to developing the next of talent, as demonstrated by our active engagement with over 100 apprentices. In recognition of our efforts, we were honoured to receive the Employer Recognition Award from two of our training providers in 2025. We are dedicated to fostering growth and supporting our apprentices through guidance and mentorship, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

We offer a distinctive working experience within a company that values autonomy, empowering employees with the responsibility and ownership of their areas of expertise. This approach not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also creates opportunities for significant career advancement.

Closing Date: tbc

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Strictly no agencies please.