General Client Site Manager - Onshore Substation

Our client, a major leader in the offshore wind industry, are currently hiring for a brand new opportunity to be part of a very exciting new offshore wind project in the UK as a Onshore General Site Manager.


Description:

The Onshore General Site Manager is to act as the onsite Client Representative during the site initial designs, constructability assessments and planning of the works, prepare for site establishment and later construction of the Onshore Electrical Substation and associated onshore works. Supports the HVDC Package Manager through the construction phase, and manages all aspects of the Client’s site duties under the Contract. The role will co-ordinate the Client Site Representatives and ensure that all site related information is coordinated between the supporting functions within the project.

Responsibilities
 

• Oversees onshore substation construction and resolves site issues while ensuring technical, safety, and quality compliance.
• Leads HSE, security, site governance, and CDM responsibilities.
• Manages stakeholder interfaces (e.g., National Grid, contractors, package teams) and supports programme risk resolution.
• Coordinates the onshore client site team and manages small site-related contracts and budgets.
• Supervises all HVDC substation works and ensures a safe, effective handover to Operations & Maintenance.

• A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent required. High level safety qualifications such as NEBOSH would be an advantage

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in UK and be available to start in April 2026.