About the job

Description

Electrical Site Manager

Manchester, UK

Full-time/Permanent

Personal Specification

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day running of project activities to ensure delivery is successful within time and cost constraints.
• Assist the Project Manager with key tasks across project sites, including contractor resource management, performance monitoring, reporting, and preparation of site handover documentation.
• Provide technical knowledge to the site-based project team to support correct project planning, ensuring that hardware, materials, and resources are suitable to complete all works to the required standard, achieving “right first time” delivery.
• Report any out-of-scope works to the Project Manager so additional activities can be captured and appropriately charged.
• Ensure the delivery of Handover Packs and conduct quality assurance checks to maintain standards.
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure necessary resources are available to deliver projects.
• Supervise contractor installation teams (from first to final fix), ensuring project-specific quality and technical standards are fully understood and achieved.
• Support the Project Manager with contractor performance management, reporting, and site handover documentation.
• Assess works completed by third parties to allow sign-off.
• Verify at relevant project stages (“sign-off”) that required standards are achieved, or initiate remedial action where necessary.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are adhered to at all times.

Skills and Qualifications:

• SMSTS certification.
• ECS card.
• First Aid (3-day course) – preferable.
• Asbestos Awareness – preferable.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation Works.
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing – desirable.
• Experience coordinating with other trades.
• Full driving license.
• Detailed knowledge of construction sites, methods, tools, and materials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, essential for team-based working.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, suited to fast-paced environments.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges.