M&E Site Manager

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for M&E Site Manager on a 18 Month Contract, based in Scotland.

Role Summary

Rubicon Consulting is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead site delivery on a Substation Upgrade, working within a live HV substation environment for an 18-month initial contract term. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, health & safety compliance, and coordination of works across the programme, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, and on programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Manage all day-to-day site activities on the substation upgrade, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standard.

* Act as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) for the site, managing the temporary works register and coordinating with designers, TW Supervisors, and checkers.

* Operate as Authorised Person (C1 minimum) for switching and access, or coordinate closely with the client's Authorised Persons, ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times.

* Lead site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings, embedding a strong safety culture across all site personnel and subcontractors.

* Prepare, review, and approve RAMS, permits to work, and safe systems of work prior to activities commencing.

* Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and specialist trades working within the substation compound.

* Liaise directly with the client's project and engineering teams, providing regular progress updates and escalating risks or issues promptly.

* Monitor site programme against the master schedule, identifying and mitigating delays.

* Maintain full site documentation, including RAMS, permits, inspection records, and daily diaries.

* Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and all relevant client and industry HSQE standards.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

* Valid CSCS card (Manager level).

* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) — valid and in date.

* SSE Authorised Person status — C1 minimum.

* Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification/experience.

* Proven experience as a Site Manager on HV substation projects.

* Strong working knowledge of safe systems of work within live substation environments.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors on site.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

* Higher-level SSE Authorised Person status (C2/C3).

* NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Site Management or equivalent.

* First Aid at Work certification.

* Experience with GIS/AIS switchgear installation or upgrade works.

* NEBOSH/IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed