Freelance Site Manager
CV-LibraryKirkcaldy, FifecontractPosted: 11 September 2026
Apply NowSITE MANAGER – HIGH-VOLTAGE SUBSTATION PROJECT
Are you an experienced No.1 Site Manager with a proven background delivering high-voltage substation and civil engineering projects?
Recruit 4 Construction is searching for an accomplished Site Manager to take responsibility for a major live substation project in West Fife. This is a technically demanding position involving extensive civil engineering, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and high-voltage cable installation.
The successful candidate must have previous experience working within live high-voltage substations and possess the technical knowledge, leadership skills and drive required to deliver a complex project safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard.
The Project
The scope of works includes:
* Excavation and associated civil engineering works
* Construction of reinforced concrete structures
* Installation of prefabricated steel structures
* Duct proving and preparation
* Installation of 132kV cabling
* Fibre installation
* Scaffolding coordination
* Cable terminations and jointing
* High-voltage testing
The Candidate
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
* Proven experience operating as the No.1 Site Manager on comparable projects
* Extensive experience within live high-voltage substations
* A strong civil engineering subcontractor background
* Substantial experience of cable installation at 132kV or above
* The ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and project delivery
* Confidence communicating with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners
* Experience producing high-quality RAMS
* Experience preparing programmes and short-term lookaheads using Microsoft Project
* Strong knowledge of quality assurance, inspection and test plans
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Project
* A proactive, organised and delivery-focused approach
Qualifications and Authorisations
Ideally, applicants will hold:
* HNC in Civil Engineering or a comparable qualification
* SMSTS
* Three-Day First Aid
* EUSR
* Temporary Works Supervisor
* Relevant high-voltage competent-person authorisations
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to take control of a substantial high-voltage infrastructure project with the potential to develop into a longer-term contract. You will be joining a technically capable delivery team and playing a key role in the safe and successful completion of the project.
If you have the required live-substation and 132kV experience, apply today with your current CV. All applications will be handled in confidence.
Recruit 4 Construction acts as an employment business in relation to temporary vacancies and an employment agency in relation to permanent vacancies
Are you an experienced No.1 Site Manager with a proven background delivering high-voltage substation and civil engineering projects?
Recruit 4 Construction is searching for an accomplished Site Manager to take responsibility for a major live substation project in West Fife. This is a technically demanding position involving extensive civil engineering, reinforced concrete, structural steelwork and high-voltage cable installation.
The successful candidate must have previous experience working within live high-voltage substations and possess the technical knowledge, leadership skills and drive required to deliver a complex project safely, efficiently and to an exceptional standard.
The Project
The scope of works includes:
* Excavation and associated civil engineering works
* Construction of reinforced concrete structures
* Installation of prefabricated steel structures
* Duct proving and preparation
* Installation of 132kV cabling
* Fibre installation
* Scaffolding coordination
* Cable terminations and jointing
* High-voltage testing
The Candidate
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
* Proven experience operating as the No.1 Site Manager on comparable projects
* Extensive experience within live high-voltage substations
* A strong civil engineering subcontractor background
* Substantial experience of cable installation at 132kV or above
* The ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and project delivery
* Confidence communicating with clients, stakeholders and delivery partners
* Experience producing high-quality RAMS
* Experience preparing programmes and short-term lookaheads using Microsoft Project
* Strong knowledge of quality assurance, inspection and test plans
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Project
* A proactive, organised and delivery-focused approach
Qualifications and Authorisations
Ideally, applicants will hold:
* HNC in Civil Engineering or a comparable qualification
* SMSTS
* Three-Day First Aid
* EUSR
* Temporary Works Supervisor
* Relevant high-voltage competent-person authorisations
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to take control of a substantial high-voltage infrastructure project with the potential to develop into a longer-term contract. You will be joining a technically capable delivery team and playing a key role in the safe and successful completion of the project.
If you have the required live-substation and 132kV experience, apply today with your current CV. All applications will be handled in confidence.
Recruit 4 Construction acts as an employment business in relation to temporary vacancies and an employment agency in relation to permanent vacancies