Site Manager

Why choose us?  

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, 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 looking to recruit a site manager to oversee and coordinate all on-site activities related to High Voltage (HV) electrical infrastructure projects. As a site manager, you will deliver all site-based construction elements associated with multi-discipline projects, on-time to fully satisfy customer requirements. You will aim to continually develop and improve communications and performance within the Projects and Construction Teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a full understanding of the construction of electrical, elements of a project life-cycle. From the planning stage, through construction and up to commissioning.

 Working Conditions - 40 hours per week , Monday - Friday between 7.30am-4.30pm. The role will be site based within a live substation environment. Our sites are situated across the South of England -  Our current sites are Mannington, Hungerford, Swindon , Chichester and Southampton. A 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 Leaders to ensure delivery on site is done safely, efficiently and is compliant.
• Overseeing, co-ordinating and managing all completions.
• 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 3-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.
• Completing site audits and inspections when required, ensuring the highest standard of quality is maintained

What we’re looking for: 

• Experience of industrial electrical containment construction in accordance with current electrical regulations.
• SMSTS Certification required.
• Good knowledge of safe systems of work, with either a recognised industrial/commercial electrical apprenticeship or a relevant degree-level qualification
•  Strong site management and coordination skills, with the ability to plan, organise and control multiple construction activities.
•  Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, operations teams, subcontractors and internal teams.
•  Strong understanding of electrical construction, safety rules, commissioning and acceptance testing.
•  Effective planning and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage programmes, resources, risks and 1-week/3-week lookahead plans.
•  Strong leadership and quality management skills, with the ability to manage site teams, subcontractors, inspections, audits and completion activities.

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager or in a similar construction management role on multi-discipline/electrical projects.
•  Experience managing projects through the full construction lifecycle, from planning and construction through to commissioning and handover.
•  Experience managing subcontractors, direct reports and multidisciplinary site teams to deliver work safely, efficiently and to programme.
•  Experience managing construction documentation, including drawings, risk assessments, method statements, as-built information and completion records.
•  Experience working within electrical safety procedures, including Electrical Safety Rules, site inspections, quality assurance and acceptance testing.

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.