M&E - Construction Manager

M&E Construction Manager – Major BESS Project

📍 Near Falkirk, Scotland 💵 £-Competitive day rate (CIS)

⏱️ Long Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced M&E Construction Manager to join a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a major energy infrastructure development, supporting renewable energy generation and the transition towards a more sustainable energy network.

We are looking for a proactive, experienced construction professional to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of mechanical and electrical installation. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating M&E construction activities to the required quality standards and in line with the project programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical and electrical installation activities on site.

• Oversee subcontractors, specialist contractors and site installation teams.

• Coordinate construction activities with project management, engineering and commissioning teams.

• Monitor progress, productivity and programme milestones.

• Ensure works comply with project specifications, drawings, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

• Identify and resolve technical issues and construction challenges.

• Coordinate inspections, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning preparation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, site procedures and construction regulations.

• Participate in progress meetings, risk assessments and method statement reviews.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme.

• CSCS card appropriate to the role and site requirements.

• First Aid at Work qualification.

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety management training.

• Proven experience as an M&E Construction Manager within a BESS or Substation environment.

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installation works, construction sequencing and subcontractor coordination.

• Good knowledge of construction health and safety legislation, risk assessments and method statements.

• Experience coordinating electrical testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

• Knowledge of HV/LV systems, electrical isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems.

Candidates must have the appropriate competence and authorisation for any electrical or high-voltage activities they supervise. Specific project and client requirements will apply.

📩 Interested? – please submit your CV to Amy Naden at ISS - a . n a d e n @ i s s - l t d . c o . u k