At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical site activities and ensure safe delivery on a live HV site.
- Company: Join Designer Group, a top international engineering contractor with a focus on safety and excellence.
- Benefits: Work on exciting projects, develop your career, and enjoy a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-stakes environments while advancing your skills in electrical management.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical site management, especially in HV or live project settings.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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
Requirements
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:
- 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
Benefits
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.
Electrical Site Manager - HV Site in Norwich employer: Designer Group
Designer Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Norwich where safety and professional development are paramount. As part of a leading international engineering contractor, you will have the opportunity to work on complex high-voltage projects while being supported by a culture that values trust, respect, and technical excellence. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a diverse range of challenging projects across the UK and Europe, Designer Group provides a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering sector.
