Electrical Site Manager - HV Site

Location: Norwich, UK
Project: Live HV Site
Employment Type: Full-time, Site-based
Start Date: ASAP / Immediate start preferred

The Role

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Manager to join our project delivery team on a live high-voltage site based out of Norwich.

This is a key site-based leadership role, suited to someone who has delivered electrical works in live, high-risk or HV environments and understands the importance of safety, coordination, communication and programme control.

We are looking for someone who can join the project as soon as possible and take immediate ownership of day-to-day site delivery, working closely with project management, engineering, commercial, quality, safety, subcontractors and client-side teams.

About Designer Group

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical and electrical engineering contractor, delivering complex projects across Ireland, the UK, Europe and further afield.

We work with major clients across sectors including energy, industrial, pharmaceutical, data centres, commercial and infrastructure. Our people are central to our success, and we are committed to creating safe, professional and high-performing project environments where our teams can develop and deliver work they are proud of.

Our values are simple and important to how we work:

Safe. Trust. Respect. Challenge. Deliver.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Electrical Site Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of electrical works on a live HV site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day electrical site activities
• Leading site teams and subcontractors to deliver against programme
• Planning labour, materials, plant and site resources
• Coordinating electrical packages and interfaces with other disciplines
• Ensuring all works are delivered safely and in line with site procedures
• Maintaining high standards of quality, productivity and workmanship
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, RAMS and project documentation
• Supporting project planning, progress reporting and short-term lookaheads
• Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, QS, QA/QC and EHS teams
• Driving progress against programme and resolving site issues quickly
• Supporting commissioning, handover and close-out activities
• Promoting a strong safety culture across the site

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone with strong electrical site management experience, ideally gained within M&E contracting, HV, energy, utilities, industrial, pharmaceutical, infrastructure or mission-critical environments.

You should have:

• SSSTS / SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification
• Previous experience as an Electrical Site Manager, Electrical Supervisor or Electrical Construction Manager
• Experience working on live electrical sites, ideally including HV environments
• Strong understanding of electrical installation, sequencing and site coordination
• Ability to lead teams and subcontractors in a fast-paced project environment
• Strong safety awareness and experience working under strict site controls
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical documents
• Good planning, reporting and communication skills
• Experience managing labour, materials, plant and work fronts
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions on site
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to programme deadlines

Preferred Background

The following would be advantageous:

• Trade background or relevant electrical qualification
• Experience with a large M&E contractor
• HV, substation, energy, power, utilities or live infrastructure project experience
• SSSTS / SMSTS or equivalent site management qualification
• First Aid, ECS / CSCS or relevant site cards
• Experience supporting commissioning and handover

Why Join Designer Group?

This is an opportunity to join a growing international engineering business delivering complex, high-value projects for leading clients.

At Designer Group, you will be part of a team that values safety, technical excellence, accountability and delivery. We offer the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your career and contribute to a business with a strong pipeline of work across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Electrical Site Manager with live site or HV project experience and are available to start quickly, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch with suitable candidates.

Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity.

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