M&E Site Manager

Description:

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