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Electrical Site Manager

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 400 - 450 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Plymouth, Devon

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

We are looking for an Electrical Site Manager to oversee an electrical package for a major tunnel upgrade project, including the design, supply, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and handover of the Tunnel Control System (TCS) and associated tunnel systems. 
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to lead the on-site delivery of all electrical works within a live highways tunnel environment. This role is critical to ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality installation and integration of complex tunnel systems.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management & Delivery

Manage day-to-day electrical site operations across tunnel works
Lead installation of electrical systems including: 
Tunnel lighting systems
LV distribution and containment
Emergency systems (UPS, fire alarm interfaces, etc.)
SCADA / Tunnel Control System (TCS) infrastructure
Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality requirements
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour

Health, Safety & Compliance

Enforce strict adherence to HSE standards, particularly within confined tunnel environments
Deliver and monitor RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
Ensure compliance with: 
CDM Regulations
Relevant highways and infrastructure standards
Electrical regulations (BS 7671)
Lead site safety briefings, inspections, and audits

Technical Oversight

Interpret and implement electrical design drawings and specifications
Support resolution of technical issues in coordination with design and engineering teams
Oversee installation in line with ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)
Ensure quality assurance and documentation is maintained

Integration & Commissioning

Support system integration activities across multiple tunnel systems
Coordinate with commissioning engineers for: 
Functional testing
System validation
Fault finding and rectification
Ensure readiness for testing & commissioning phases

Stakeholder Coordination

Interface with client representatives, principal contractor, and other disciplines (civil, mechanical, systems)
Attend site meetings and provide progress updates
Contribute to programme planning and reporting

Handover & Closeout

Ensure completion of as-built documentation
Support O&M manual preparation
Assist in final project handover

Key Requirements

Experience

Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager on: 
Highways or tunnel projects (essential)
Major infrastructure or M&E projects
Experience working in live or constrained environments (e.g., tunnels, rail, highways)
Strong background in electrical installation, testing, and commissioning

Technical Knowledge

Tunnel systems experience (highly desirable): 
Lighting & emergency lighting
Power distribution
SCADA / control systems
Fire & life safety systems
Familiar with TCS (Tunnel Control Systems) integration
Strong understanding of QA processes and commissioning stage

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