Site Manager (HV Substation)

We're working with a client who are looking for a Site Manager for their HV substation project in the Hampshire area. You would be leading the safe, compliant and on-programme delivery of A2MTA works whilst managing the site team, subcontractors and client through to energisation and handover.

This is a contract role starting ASAP and lasting until December 2026. Typical working days would be Monday to Friday, with programmed outage/out-of-hours working.

You must have an SSE (SSEN) authorisation at the Senior Appointed Person/Site Management level.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall site responsibility for safe, compliant, on-programme delivery of the outstanding works to the programme completion date of 8 December 2026. Act as the primary interface with SSEN operational, authorising and commissioning staff; plan, request and manage HV and LV outages and site access windows. Hold and exercise SSE (SSEN) authorisation at Senior Authorised Person / site-management level; control the safe system of work and issue/receive safety documentation. Lead and coordinate the site team (site supervisor, fitters/electricians, cable jointer) and specialist subcontractors, allocating resource against the programme. Own site health, safety, environmental and CDM compliance; prepare and brief RAMS, run daily briefings, and maintain a zero-harm culture on a live/part-live substation. Coordinate the testing, commissioning and energisation sequence with the commissioning engineer and SSEN control. Manage quality, inspection and test plan sign-off, snagging and defect close-out. Compile and submit commissioning documentation and as-built records; manage de-mobilisation and handover. Manage free-issue materials and equipment, plant, logistics and traffic management (A339). Report progress, risk and cost against programme to the Contracts/Project Manager.

Essential qualifications and experience:

Current SSE / SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) authorisation to Senior Authorised Person / site-management level under the applicable Distribution Safety Rules. SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme). Recognised electrical/engineering qualification (HNC/HND or C&G in electrical engineering) or equivalent time-served background. SHEA Power / EUSR utility safety passport and CSCS/ECS card; first aid at work. Full UK driving licence. Demonstrable, hands-on experience managing works on high voltage substations at 33kV and 132kV. Proven delivery of grid transformer replacement and associated HV/LV installation and commissioning in a DNO/transmission environment (ideally SSEN/SSE). Experience planning and managing HV outages and the associated safety documentation. Experience leading multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors to programme.

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