Power Site Manager

Power Site Manager 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.For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.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 xjdpvnf & 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

Created: 2026-03-08