At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage electrical works across multiple sites during night shifts, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join a leading company in the electrical utilities sector with a nationwide presence.
- Benefits: Earn £350–£400 per shift plus travel and accommodation covered.
- Other info: Enjoy consistent, long-term contract work with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a major nationwide rollout programme and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Valid SMSTS and experience in managing electrical or utility works required.
The predicted salary is between 40950 - 50050 £ per year.
Location: Nationwide – UK travel required
Rate: £350–£400 per shift + travel & accommodation
Hours: Night shifts, approximately 5 nights per week
Contract: Ongoing / Long-Term Programme
Sector: Electrical / Utilities / Multi-Site Rollout
We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to support a major nationwide electrical rollout programme. The programme has successfully completed its initial trial sites and is now moving into full delivery. Phase 1 consists of approximately 140 sites, followed by a further 141 sites in Phase 2, with additional work planned over the following 18 months. This is a hands-on site-based role managing electrical works carried out predominantly during night-time shutdown periods. You will work alongside an Electrician, with a two-person team allocated to each site.
The Role
- Take responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of works on site, ensuring activities are completed in accordance with the agreed programme, RAMS and client requirements.
- Manage electrical works across multiple sites nationwide.
- Supervise night-time site activities and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
- Coordinate electrical isolation and dead-working activities.
- Support the connection and disconnection of generators.
- Oversee the relocation of CTs.
- Installation of associated tray work and COP boxes.
- Ensure all works are completed safely and to the required quality standard.
- Manage site documentation, briefings and daily records.
- Liaise with the project team and client representatives.
- Ensure sites are left safe, clean and ready for handback following completion.
All primary materials required for the works will be provided.
What We're Looking For
- Valid SMSTS.
- Experience managing electrical or utility works.
- Good understanding of LV electrical installations and safe working practices.
- Experience managing works in live operational environments.
- Strong health & safety awareness.
- Ability to supervise a small delivery team independently.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel nationwide and work approximately 5 nights per week.
- Experience with LV operations, generator connection/disconnection, CT installations or multi-site electrical rollout programmes would be highly advantageous.
The Programme
The work is expected to involve approximately one site per shift, with individual site activities typically taking around 8 hours. The role offers £350–£400 per shift, with travel and accommodation covered in addition to the shift rate. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager looking for consistent, long-term contract work on a high-volume national programme. Apply now with your CV for further information.
Site Manager Electrical Rollout / Night Works employer: Mercury Hampton
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our well-established structural and civil engineering consultancy in Appley Bridge, Wigan, where we prioritise employee growth and development. Enjoy a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that reflect our commitment to your professional journey. With a culture that values innovation and collaboration, you'll find meaningful opportunities to make an impact while advancing your career in a thriving environment.
