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Job Ref: HP-3200

Inverness, United Kingdom
Competitive
Power Grids
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SITE MANAGER - 132KV-400KV - OVERHEAD LINE TRANSMISSION - HIGH VOLTAGE - T&D - INVERNESS, SCOTLAND


Location: Inverness, Scotland

Contract: Contract

Duration: Initial 6 months - high extension potential

Sector: Electricity Transmission | Overhead Lines (OHL)


The Opportunity

We are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major electricity transmission infrastructure projects across Scotland, who is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to support overhead line construction and refurbishment projects in Inverness and the surrounding Highlands.


The projects involve 132kV–400kV transmission overhead lines, covering both new infrastructure and upgrades to existing networks.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day site delivery across 132kV–400kV overhead line construction and refurbishment projects.
  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, resources and planned works.
  • Liaise directly with the client regarding programme, progress, site activities and delivery requirements.
  • Oversee site planning, sequencing and coordination of construction activities.
  • Lead and support Project Engineers, Site Engineers and wider delivery teams.
  • Maintain site health, safety and quality standards throughout construction.
  • Identify programme or delivery issues and coordinate solutions with the wider project team.
  • Monitor progress against programme and report on site performance.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Site Manager within electricity transmission overhead line projects.
  • Experience delivering 132kV–400kV OHL construction and/or refurbishment.
  • Understanding of overhead line construction activities, site coordination and transmission infrastructure.
  • Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
  • Ability to manage programmes, coordinate resources and communicate directly with clients.
  • SMSTS and NEBOSH.
  • Strong organisational, planning and communication skills.
  • Candidates with a background as a Project Engineer on major transmission OHL projects, who are ready to progress into Site Management, will also be considered.

Contract Details:

  • Initial contract duration of 6 months.
  • Requirements are anticipated towards the end of 2026, with the possibility of an earlier appointment for suitable candidates.
  • Further opportunities are expected across Scotland as the wider transmission project pipeline progresses.


If you would like to work for an industry-leading Tier 1 T&D contractor, please get in touch for a confidential discussion or send your CV to arran.pettifer@hunterphilips.com.

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