Site Manager – BESS / Civils
Location: Indian Queens, Cornwall, PL26 8BY
Rate: £300 per shift
Duration: Approximately 6 months
Start: Monday 10 August 2026
Hours: Approximately 8:00am to 5:00pm
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, with regular Saturday working potentially required
We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support a major battery energy storage system project at Indian Queens Power Station.
The contractor already has a capable civils team in place to manage the physical construction works. The Site Manager will provide a professional management presence on site, maintain the required documentation and ensure the project is operating safely and efficiently.
This role would suit a Site Manager with a strong civils background who is comfortable managing site paperwork, ITPs, deliveries, permits and client communication.
Responsibilities
- Managing and completing ITPs and associated quality documentation
- Coordinating deliveries and site logistics
- Maintaining daily site records, diaries and progress information
- Managing permits to work and relevant site documentation
- Monitoring health and safety standards
- Liaising professionally with the client and project stakeholders
- Supporting the existing civils team
- Attending site meetings and providing progress updates
- Ensuring works are completed in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
- Maintaining a steady and well-organised site environment
Mandatory requirements
- Valid SMSTS
- Valid First Aid at Work
- Appropriate CSCS Card
- Strong civils construction experience
- Previous experience managing ITPs and site documentation
- Good knowledge of permits to work, RAMS and site health and safety
- Able to commute reliably to Indian Queens Power Station
- Available to start Monday 10 August
- Available for the full six-month duration
- Willing to work Saturdays when required
Previous experience working on BESS, solar farms, power stations, substations, utilities or renewable energy projects would be a significant advantage.
A Black CSCS Card would also be preferable.
This is a client-facing position, so applicants must be professional, organised, presentable and confident communicating with the principal contractor and wider project team.
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