Reference: 170573
Site Manager - Renewable Energy - North West England
Up to £45,000 plus benefits and overtime
Hours of Work 40 hours per week
Eden Scott are pleased to be supporting their Consultancy client with the appointment of a Site Manager who will oversee Operations and Maintenance activity in the North West of England.
Our clients Site Management Team sits within the wider Operations & Asset Management team which supports operational renewable energy projects (including wind, solar and battery storage).
The Site Managers work closely with the Asset Managers, clients, service providers, and project stakeholders, primarily delivering field services to effectively manage operational safety, inspections, electrical network operations, maintenance, and emergency response activities.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Site Manager in the North West of the region, ideally based in the Cheshire area. If you are educated to HNC level in an Engineering or Technical discipline and have demonstrable experience in a similar role our Site Manager position could be just the role for you.
The team of home-based site managers works closely with our asset managers, clients, service providers, and project stakeholders, primarily delivering field services to effectively manage operational safety, inspections, electrical network operations, maintenance, and emergency response activities.
High voltage operations and maintenance are a key part of the services provided and the Site Managers complete a structured course of training and development that allows them to progress to senior authorised person (SAP) and to perform routine inspection and maintenance tasks on electrical systems.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Review and critique contractor safe systems of work (SSOW) and ensure compliance with the relevant work management process and site-specific requirements. Ensure all personnel engaged with works on site are inducted and competent to undertake the work. Development of SSOW for site management activities and completion of appropriate risk assessments.
2. Ensure all accidents, incidents and near hits are recorded, reported, correctly documented and follow up actions are managed.
3. Develop and manage site planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to ensure timely completion of planned works and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
4. Completion of routine site inspections and completion of associated checklists and reports
5. Maintenance of site documentation, including H&S Plan, Environmental Management Plan, PPM Schedule, Equipment List, O&M documents, and As-Built Drawings.
6. Achieve and maintain appointments under the relevant Safety Rules for the location(s) within area of operations.
7. Operation and maintenance of high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical apparatus. Management of permit-to-work system in accordance with the Natural Power Safety Rules (Electrical & Mechanical) and/or equivalent Client Safety Rules.
Site Manager
Job Profile
8. Application of the relevant SSOW, including wind turbine safety rules (WTSR) and relevant Approved HV Safety Rules. Liaison with distribution network operators and transmission licensees regarding site outages and works close to system boundaries.
9. Participation in an on-call rota, providing 24-hour support for location(s) within area of operations and to other areas.
10. Support the adoption and integration of new sites or equipment, working with other business functions and/or Clients as required.
General Responsibilities
11. Health & Safety: All employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety Regulations and ensure best practice is met by both them and by their colleagues.
12. Quality: All employees are expected to work within the systems, processes and procedures outlined within the department and / or company handbooks or software platforms or training manuals
13. Flexibility: A reasonable degree of flexibility is required from all employees to meet the needs of the role, the department and the wider company
Person Profile
Area Essential Criteria Desirable Criteria
Education & Qualifications
14. Educated to HNC level in an engineering or technical discipline
15. Operation and maintenance of HV/LV electrical distribution plant & systems
16. Health & Safety legislation awareness
Candidates should hold a Uk Drivers licence.