Site Manager

City:
Stone
Department:
Energy
Employment Type:
Permanent
Job Ref:
0135
Posted:
9 June 2026

Summary of Role:

Capula are looking for experienced Site Managers with an Electrical Engineering background. This role will be predominantly at UK Based client sites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safety, quality, time & specification to manage the successful delivery of Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installations at the client's sites.

The right candidate will have strong leadership skills, have experience of managing installation & commissioning works, this will include the supervision of installation subcontractors who are carrying out mechanical & electrical works

It is expected the candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding installation practices, applicable safety and quality standards required for delivering our solutions on to client sites.

Key Responsibilites:

Manage the installation, commissioning & customer acceptance of Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installations across the Energy Sector including Transmission Electricity Substations, Large Generators and Large Industrial Clients to the required safety, quality, time & specification. This should be in line with relevant regulatory standards such as the CDM Regs.
Management responsibility for leading a site team that may consist of Site Technicians, Hardware Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, Software Engineers, and Sub-contractors (typically cable installation and electrical/mechanical works, delivery & lifting) during the site installation and commissioning phases of the project.
Chair pre site start, regular site progress and co-ordination meetings with clients including production of related minutes
Develop and review applicable documentation to support site works including Project Safety Health and Environmental plans or Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessment & Method Statements, Site Wast Management Plans, Site Inductions, etc.
Undertake site surveys as required to support the tendering team in site related matters and as part of the project implementation to ensure the correct requirements are identified.
Collaboratively lead and work across engineering discipline (Site, Hardware, Software, Protection & Control) to ensure successful project delivery and client delight.
Work with Capula's Quality, Environment, Safety & Health department to establish and maintain best practice across Capula's site operations.
Ensuring through close liaison with Project Management that sufficient resources are planned for site work to enable delivery to cost, budget and quality
Support Project Management in identification of change to scope such as changing requirements affecting programme (schedule), cost etc.
Assist with Electrical Installation/Test/Commissioning activities where required.
Be responsible for the site drawings and control of these to support the delivery of the works on site.
Be responsible for the site quality systems including the Installation and Test Plan Documentation (ITP's).
Be responsible for assessing the requirements and organising onsite welfare.
Be responsible for organising tools and equipment to aid the installation.
Carry out sensible monitoring and assess the competency of staff and contractors onsite.

Candidate Profile:

Be an experienced site manager with a good understanding of site installation requirements from an electrical & small mechanical background with the ability to understand drawings and engineering information.
Have a good knowledge of UK regulatory requirements in relation to the management of works on a Construction project including CDM Regulations 2015 and the roles and responsibilities associated with this.
Excellent communication and team skills.
Structured and analytical way of working.
Ability to Lead/work as part of a team.
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to motivate others to achieve the same.
Be flexible in methods of working to achieve best outcomes.
Full UK drivers' licence and willingness to travel.
To have successfully completed specific health and safety awareness training delivered by recognised training provider (IOSH, CITB, RoSPA, BSC etc), e.g. manual handling, (preferred qualified to minimum of Appointed Person), lifting operations (banksman/slinger), working at height, CDM, confined spaces etc.
To have successfully completed Construction Industry Training Board Construction Skills Site Managers Safety Training Scheme course (5days) or equivalent
Have experience in carrying out Electrical Installation works and hold current BS:7671 18^th edition qualifications
Trained in Temporary Works Coordination / Supervision
Undertaken Asbestos Awareness training
Undertaken Impressed Voltages Training and understand the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltages
Understanding of the UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation
Current “National Grid Competent Person”
First Aid at Work Certificate
Good knowledge of the relevant National Grid procedures and standards and have ideally been authorised as and SR163 (Previously TP137) Site Manager.

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we've always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

At Capula, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is celebrated in all its forms. We actively encourage applications from individuals of minority backgrounds, underrepresented groups, and those with disabilities. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees