Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Site Manager to join their Energy division, based from Stone with regular travel to UK client sites.
This is a site leadership role focused on the safe delivery of Protection, Control, Automation and Electrical installations, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards of safety, quality, time, and specification.
As a Site Manager, you will take responsibility for on-site activities, leading teams and coordinating installation and commissioning works across complex energy projects.
Responsibilities and duties of the Site Manager role
As the Site Manager, you will be:
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Managing site installation and commissioning activities across energy projects
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Ensuring delivery to safety, quality, time, and specification targets
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Leading site teams including engineers, technicians, and subcontractors
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Supervising electrical and mechanical installation works
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Chairing site meetings and coordinating with clients
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Preparing and reviewing site documentation (RAMS, CPP, H&S plans)
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Carrying out site surveys to support project delivery and tendering
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Working closely with engineering and project teams to ensure successful delivery
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Managing site resources, materials, tools, and welfare arrangements
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Overseeing site quality processes including ITP documentation
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Identifying and managing risks, changes, and site issues
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Supporting installation, testing, and commissioning activities where required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Proven experience as a Site Manager within electrical or industrial projects
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Strong background in electrical installation (with some mechanical awareness)
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Good understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and site safety requirements
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Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable:
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SMSTS (or equivalent Site Manager safety qualification)
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18th Edition (BS7671)
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National Grid site experience / authorisations
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Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor training
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First Aid, LOTO, Working at Height, Confined Space training
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Knowledge of environmental and waste management standards
Personal Skills
The Site Manager role would suit someone who is:
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A strong leader with team management experience
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Safety-focused with a proactive approach
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Organised and able to manage multiple site activities
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A confident communicator with clients and teams
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Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
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Flexible and solutions-focused
Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role
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Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
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28 days holiday + bank holidays
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Flexible working arrangements
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Pension scheme
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Life assurance
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Private healthcare
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Lifestyle screening
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Salary sacrifice schemes
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Mental health assistance programme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Green car scheme
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Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees
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