Construction Site Manager

Field

Construction Site Manager overseeing safe delivery of Field’s 200MW/800MWh battery storage project in Hartlepool. Managing contractors, BESS/BOP construction, commissioning readiness and handover documentation.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeHartlepool • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing on-site construction activities for BESS projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while coordinating effectively with various stakeholders. Proficient in construction sequencing, quality reporting, and risk management, with a strong focus on delivering projects on time and within specifications.

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BESS Project ManagementConstruction SequencingHealth And Safety ComplianceNCR ManagementStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

BESS InstallationCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical InstallationConstruction Best PracticesCDM 2015 KnowledgeRAMS UnderstandingITP Documentation ReviewRisk ManagementQuality Reporting

Soft Skills

Confident CommunicationProactive ApproachDetail-OrientedTeam EngagementContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

SCADA SystemsConstruction Management SoftwareQHSE Reporting ToolsRisk-Register SystemsInterface Logs

Certifications & Qualifications

CSCS CertificationECS CertificationSMSTS CertificationSSSTS CertificationIOSH CertificationNEBOSH CertificationFirst Aid At Work

Industry Keywords

BESSHV BOP WorksUK Energy InfrastructureThermal Runaway MitigationG99 ComplianceEPC CoordinationCommissioningHandover DocumentationAudit-Ready SiteCommunity Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all day-to-day on-site construction activities for a 200MW/800MWh BESS project
Ensure safe, efficient, high-quality delivery in line with design specifications, programme requirements and construction best practices
Enforce health, safety and environmental compliance across the site
Act as the primary on-site contact for project managers, engineers and stakeholders
Coordinate contractors, subcontractors and trades with the Principal Contractor
Manage site planning, sequencing, logistics, access, materials, plant and resources
Oversee civil, electrical and mechanical installations across BESS and BOP works
Monitor milestones, daily progress, productivity, quality and programme status; mitigate delays
Lead site briefings, inspections, audits and watching briefs; address risks and non-conformances
Verify compliance with CDM arrangements, RAMS, SSOW and PTW
Oversee high-risk activities and BESS-specific safety controls, including thermal runaway mitigation, fire systems and emergency response
Verify work against IFC drawings, specifications, ITPs, hold points and OEM requirements
Raise and track NCRs and drive corrective actions
Manage interfaces between EPC, BESS OEM, BOP contractors, transmission operator, commissioning teams and third parties
Support change control and escalate risks and commercial impacts
Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, SAT coordination, system integration and energisation readiness
Drive punch-list closure and handover documentation, including as-builts, O&M manuals, training records and completion dossiers
Maintain an audit-ready site and support landowner, community and planning-condition compliance
Produce daily site diaries, weekly progress/QHSE reports, interface logs, risk-register inputs, constraints trackers, punch lists and handover dossiers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven site-based delivery experience on UK energy infrastructure with exposure to BESS and/or HV BOP works
Strong understanding of construction sequencing across civils, electrical and controls/SCADA
Knowledge of CDM 2015, RAMS, PTW and contractor management
High-quality reporting and evidence-based completion sign-off mindset
Confident communication skills, including challenging poor practice safely and professionally
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Experience reviewing QMP and ITP documentation and raising NCRs
Engineering or electrical qualification at apprenticeship, HNC, HND or degree level, or equivalent experience
CSCS/ECS certification as applicable
Direct BESS OEM package experience desirable
SMSTS/SSSTS and IOSH/NEBOSH desirable
Familiarity with transmission operator interface processes and grid compliance, including G99, desirable
AP/SAP experience desirable
Practical safety and risk-management approach
Ability to influence, coach and engage teams across all levels
Proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong follow-through
Commitment to continuous improvement and an open, learning culture
Strong written and verbal communication skills
First Aid at Work preferred
Full-time availability at the Hartlepool site, with flexibility for extended hours during critical works, commissioning and energisation windows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee share scheme; shares awarded on joining and vesting over four years
Approx. £5,000 per year on perks, benefits and wellbeing activities
Up to 10% company-wide bonus based on company performance
Hybrid working stated in the benefits package
£2,000 per year for professional development
Private medical cover with Bupa from day one, with option to add family members
Company pension with 8% contribution
6 months fully paid primary carer leave
3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
1 month work from anywhere
1 day green leave
Free lunch once a week
Dog-friendly office
Spill mental health benefit with equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
Regular, optional inclusive team socials
Birthday carbon offset