Site Manager

About The Role

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What's the role?

Brush Power Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced and authorised site manager to support with our 2026 Construction portfolio and future projects. As site manager, you will oversee and coordinate all on-site activities related to High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that all HV construction works are executed safely, on schedule with programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires deep knowledge of high voltage systems (typically 11kV to 132kV), strong leadership skills, and strict adherence to industry safety and regulatory standards.

Working Conditions – This is an onsite role, 40hrs per week Monday - Friday. We currently have various sites across Chippenham, Salisbury, Southampton, Netley Common, Chichester and Reading and so you should be comfortable with travelling as and when required. Company van will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaising with all stakeholders to manage all construction activities, including progressing of programmes, risk assessments and method statements.
• Holding Competent Person status (CP) administering the Electrical Safety Rules (ESR) and ensuring safety process are upheld onsite.
• Liaising with all Client Operations Teams throughout the construction phase.
• Receiving, managing and issuing drawings for construction at site level, checking construction meets the requirements of design.
• Working with the team members to ensure delivery on site is done safely, efficiently and is compliant.
• Monitor site progress, manage schedules, and mitigate any potential risks or delays.
• Managing sub-contractor onsite activities.
• Managing internal direct reports for Construction team.
• Providing input into design reviews as and when required.
• Plan in advance, provision of all documentation, resources, tools, materials, consumables H&S equipment and transport, to ensure safe and efficient construction.
• Demonstrate this planning by providing a 1-week and 4-week lookahead.
• Managing and co-ordinating site Acceptance Testing as required.
• Managing the delivery of all ‘As-Built’ documentation throughout the onsite construction & commissioning phases.
• Conduct weekly project site reports and updates.
• Completing site audits and inspections when required, ensuring the highest standard of quality is maintained.

What we're looking for:

• City and Guilds in Electrical engineering or a related field or relevant knowledge and experience in a similar role.
• SMSTS qualified.
• Previous DNO authorisation to take and receive permits – CAT1 through to CAT3.
• Proven supervisory experience within a CDM environment.
• Extensive experience of working in a Live Open Busbar compound.
• Indirectly leading and influencing people/teams from other functions.
• Working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Mathematical skills and the ability to apply them to solve problems.
• Leadership and managerial skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• The ability to work well under pressure and deal with unexpected change.
• Teamworking skills.
• Technical expertise.
• Good IT and analytical skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles).
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant).
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary.
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme.
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity.
• Bike2work scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About The Company

BRUSH Power Solutions is able to deliver at every stage of a project’s lifecycle. From initial design and consultancy through to construction, testing, commissioning and connection, the team are on hand to provide comprehensive end-to-end HV infrastructure solutions for projects from 11kV to 400kV. Along with the expertise BRUSH Power Solutions offers, our wider Power division also includes specialist ICP-accredited energy infrastructure contractor, McGowan Infrastructure. Often working in fragile and protected environments, the team utilise sustainable technologies to operate in a way that minimises environmental impact, increasing biodiversity, and restores natural habitats.