Freelance Site Manager

SITE MANAGER – HIGH-VOLTAGE SUBSTATION PROJECT Are you an experienced No.1 Site Manager with a proven background delivering high-voltage substation and civil engineering projects? Recruit 4 Construction is searching for…

Pay rate £400 – £420/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 11 September 2026

Trusted. Transparent. Built for contractors. Thousands of UK contractors find their next contract on ContractorUK.

View all construction & property jobs ›

About this contract

SITE MANAGER – HIGH-VOLTAGE SUBSTATION PROJECT

Are you an experienced No.1 Site Manager with a proven background delivering high-voltage substation and civil engineering projects?

Recruit 4 Construction is searching for an accomplished Site Manager to take responsibility for a major live substation project in West Fife. This is a technically demanding position involving extensive civil engineering, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and high-voltage cable installation.

The successful candidate must have previous experience working within live high-voltage substations and possess the technical knowledge, leadership skills and drive required to deliver a complex project safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard.

The Project

The scope of works includes:

* Excavation and associated civil engineering works

* Construction of reinforced concrete structures

* Installation of prefabricated steel structures

* Duct proving and preparation

* Installation of 132kV cabling

* Fibre installation

* Scaffolding coordination

* Cable terminations and jointing

* High-voltage testing

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

* Proven experience operating as the No.1 Site Manager on comparable projects

* Extensive experience within live high-voltage substations

* A strong civil engineering subcontractor background

* Substantial experience of cable installation at 132kV or above

* The ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and project delivery

* Confidence communicating with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners

* Experience producing high-quality RAMS

* Experience preparing programmes and short-term lookaheads using Microsoft Project

* Strong knowledge of quality assurance, inspection and test plans

* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Project

* A proactive, organised and delivery-focused approach

Qualifications and Authorisations

Ideally, applicants will hold:

* HNC in Civil Engineering or a comparable qualification

* SMSTS

* Three-Day First Aid

* EUSR

* Temporary Works Supervisor

* Relevant high-voltage competent-person authorisations

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to take control of a substantial high-voltage infrastructure project with the potential to develop into a longer-term contract. You will be joining a technically capable delivery team and playing a key role in the safe and successful completion of the project.

If you have the required live-substation and 132kV experience, apply today with your current CV. All applications will be handled in confidence.

Recruit 4 Construction acts as an employment business in relation to temporary vacancies and an employment agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Apply for this job

You'll complete your application on CV-Library, our jobs partner.

← More construction & property jobs

Set up for this contract

ContractorUK partners
Markel Direct IR35 and contractor insurance

Most agencies and clients ask for professional indemnity and public liability before you start.

Get your quote →
SG Accounting Contractor accountants

Working through your own limited company? A contractor-specialist accountant keeps the admin off your desk.

Find out more → Also: Caroola · Dolan Accountancy · Compare all accountants

Get new Construction contracts by email

One email when new matches appear. Unsubscribe with one click.

Prefer to be found? Upload your CV to CV-Library — free