Site Manager

Role – Site Manager Location – Scotland Mint Selection are partnering with a leading organisation within the energy sector to recruit an experienced Site Manager for a major utility-scale energy project based in Scotland. This will be a 24-month contract starting in July and will require someone to be fully site based throughout the duration of the project. The successful individual will take ownership of day-to-day site activities and oversee the safe delivery of construction works across multiple packages. This role requires someone who has previously delivered utility-scale BESS projects and understands how to manage contractors, challenge programme and drive delivery on site. Scope of Work • Oversee day-to-day site activities across the project, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. • Manage and coordinate contractors across civil, mechanical and electrical scopes of work. • Ensure all site activities are carried out in line with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards and permit-to-work systems. • Monitor contractor performance, site progress, and quality of workmanship, ensuring issues are identified and resolved quickly. • Coordinate site interfaces between contractors, suppliers, and wider project teams to ensure smooth project delivery. • Support reporting into the wider project team, providing updates on progress, risks, delays, and key site activities. • Lead site meetings, toolbox talks and daily briefings to maintain strong safety and delivery standards. • Support construction through to commissioning and handover phases. Experience to be Considered • Proven experience working as a Site Manager on utility-scale BESS projects. • Strong background overseeing civil, mechanical and electrical contractors on major infrastructure or energy projects. • Experience managing site activities on large-scale construction projects with multiple contractor interfaces. • Strong understanding of HSEQ procedures, site safety, and construction sequencing. • Comfortable working in a fully site-based role with minimum 10-hour working days. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to maintain a proactive site presence. This will be a 24-month contract with a July start and will require a full-time site presence. If interested, please apply within or contact Harry Arnold