Contract Scotland
Senior Site Manager
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Senior Site Manager – Major Civil Engineering & Energy Infrastructure Projects
Location: Caithness, North Scotland (working away required unless you live in the area)
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a highly respected organisation with a strong reputation for delivering some of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects.
Working on major civil engineering schemes across North Scotland, you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of large-scale onshore infrastructure works that are helping shape the future of the UK's power network.
This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll take ownership of site operations from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
The Role
You'll be responsible for leading multiple construction activities across extensive linear civil engineering works, managing site teams, subcontractors and suppliers while maintaining close collaboration with clients and project stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the day-to-day delivery of large-scale linear civil engineering projects.
- Managing construction activities including access roads, haul roads, trenching, duct installation, joint bays, HDD crossings, and reinstatement works.
- Coordinating multiple work fronts across long cable route corridors.
- Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and direct site teams to achieve programme milestones.
- Driving high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality throughout the project.
- Monitoring construction progress, identifying potential delays, and implementing recovery plans where required.
- Acting as the main point of contact on site for client representatives and key stakeholders.
- Identifying project risks, resolving site challenges, and supporting efficient project delivery.
- Preparing progress reports, site documentation, and construction records.
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About You
We're looking for an experienced construction professional with a proven track record of delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager, Site Manager, or a similar leadership role on large civil engineering projects.
- Strong experience delivering linear civil engineering works.
- A proven ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
- A solid understanding of current HSE legislation and CDM regulations.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to perform in fast-paced, technically challenging site environments.
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Desirable Experience
While not essential, the following would be advantageous:
- Experience working on energy infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of onshore cable route construction or cable installation civil works.
Qualifications
- SMSTS.
- CSCS Card (or equivalent).
- A construction or civil engineering qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Practical site management experience on major infrastructure projects will be valued just as highly as formal qualifications.
If you're looking to join an organisation recognised for delivering complex infrastructure projects that have a lasting impact on the UK's energy network, this is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-performing team working on some of the country's most important civil engineering schemes.
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