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Senior Site Manager

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 72,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Aberdeen

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Required to work away in Peterhead and Caithness.

Our client are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the on-site delivery of large-scale linear civil engineering projects supporting critical energy infrastructure across North Scotland.

This company deliver some of the most technically complex and critical energy infrastructure projects in Europe, playing a key role in enabling the transition to a more secure and sustainable power grid. Their work combines large-scale engineering expertise with real-world impact, connecting countries and communities through reliable, high-voltage transmission systems.

This role is focused on the safe and efficient delivery of extensive civil works forming part of onshore cable route construction. You will oversee site operations from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.

You will coordinate multiple work fronts, manage subcontractors, and act as a key interface between site delivery teams, clients, and stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

Leading day-to-day site operations across major linear civil engineering works
Managing construction of access roads, haul roads, trenching, duct installation, joint bays, HDD crossings, and reinstatement works
Coordinating multiple simultaneous work fronts along cable route corridors
Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and internal site teams
Ensuring full compliance with HSE legislation, CDM regulations, and quality standards
Monitoring progress against programme and driving recovery actions where required
Acting as the key site interface for client and stakeholder meetings
Identifying and managing risks, opportunities, and delivery constraints
Producing accurate site reports, progress updates, and construction documentation
 What we’re looking for

Proven experience as a Site Manager (or similar role) on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.  Candidates in a Senior Agent or Junior Project Manager role will be strongly considered.
Strong and demonstrable experience in linear civils delivery is essential
Experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary site teams
Strong understanding of HSE and CDM regulations
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage complex, fast-moving site environments with multiple interfaces
Desirable experience (not essential)

Exposure to energy infrastructure or cable route projects
Experience with onshore cable installation works (civil scope interface)
HDD, joint bays, or other trenchless construction methods
Understanding of offshore landfall interface works
Qualifications

SMSTS and CSCS card (or equivalent)
Formal construction or civil engineering qualification is welcome but not essential
Strong site-based experience will be highly valued over formal education
Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application

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