Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for M&E Site Manager on a 18 Month Contract, based in Scotland.
Role Summary
Rubicon Consulting is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead site delivery on a Substation Upgrade, working within a live HV substation environment for an 18-month initial contract term. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, health & safety compliance, and coordination of works across the programme, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, and on programme.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage all day-to-day site activities on the substation upgrade, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standard.
* Act as Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) for the site, managing the temporary works register and coordinating with designers, TW Supervisors, and checkers.
* Operate as Authorised Person (C1 minimum) for switching and access, or coordinate closely with the client's Authorised Persons, ensuring safe systems of work are followed at all times.
* Lead site inductions, toolbox talks, and daily briefings, embedding a strong safety culture across all site personnel and subcontractors.
* Prepare, review, and approve RAMS, permits to work, and safe systems of work prior to activities commencing.
* Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and specialist trades working within the substation compound.
* Liaise directly with the client's project and engineering teams, providing regular progress updates and escalating risks or issues promptly.
* Monitor site programme against the master schedule, identifying and mitigating delays.
* Maintain full site documentation, including RAMS, permits, inspection records, and daily diaries.
* Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and all relevant client and industry HSQE standards.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
* Valid CSCS card (Manager level).
* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) — valid and in date.
* SSE Authorised Person status — C1 minimum.
* Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification/experience.
* Proven experience as a Site Manager on HV substation projects.
* Strong working knowledge of safe systems of work within live substation environments.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors on site.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
* Higher-level SSE Authorised Person status (C2/C3).
* NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Site Management or equivalent.
* First Aid at Work certification.
* Experience with GIS/AIS switchgear installation or upgrade works.
* NEBOSH/IOSH Managing Safely qualification
Our Company
Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time