Role: Principal Contractor Site Manager (M&E)
Location: Southwest England, South Wales
Salary: up to £75,000 + additional benefits
Turner Lovell are recruiting for an experienced PC Site Manager (M&E) to join a £1billion + turnover EPC Contractor in the electricity and renewable energy sector. Having secured multi-year framework agreements, they are now expanding the team to deliver turnkey HV substation projects ranging from £20m to £150m across the UK.
Our client is looking for an experienced Principal Contractor Site Manager (M&E) to join their Electricity Transmission team as a PC Site Manager, and to lead the delivery of HV projects (up to 400 kV).
Role Overview:
You’ll lead on-site delivery of high-voltage electricity transmission projects (66kV–400kV), managing construction activities from start to finish. Acting as the main site contact, you’ll ensure safety, quality, and programme compliance while coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage site teams and subcontractors
- Oversee health & safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Liaise with clients and lead site audits
- Chair coordination meetings and plan works
- Handle procurement and site documentation
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and legislation
Requirements:
- National Grid TP137 / SR163 authorisation (current or previous)
- Strong experience in electricity transmission (up to 400kV)
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and HSE legislation
- Effective communicator and team collaborator
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
- Relevant qualification in Construction, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
This is an exciting new opportunity to join one of the leading organisations in the electricity transmission sector and work on projects of significant importance to the energy transmission targets.
If this sounds like it could be your next challenge – please apply or contact Yana Arif at yana.ari@turnerlovell.com / 0207 448 1100 for further information.