Site Manager – HV Substations & Electrical Infrastructure

Role Summary

We are looking for a Site Manager to support the delivery of a major High Voltage (HV) Substation EPC project in Winschoten. Working closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, and project teams, you will coordinate site activities to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project execution.

This role is ideal for a professional with 3-5 years of experience in substations, utilities, electrical infrastructure, or EPC projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily construction activities for HV substation and electrical infrastructure works.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and project standards.
• Monitor site progress, resolve operational issues, and support delivery against project schedules.
• Coordinate engineering changes, technical requirements, and construction interfaces.
• Manage site logistics, resource allocation, material deliveries, and equipment availability.
• Maintain project documentation, site records, and progress reports.
• Act as a key interface between site teams, engineering, suppliers, subcontractors, and client representatives.
• Support testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.

Profile & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience within HV substations, power transmission & distribution, utilities, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating site activities, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams within EPC or construction environments.
• Good understanding of HV substation construction, engineering interfaces, and project execution.
• Familiarity with project documentation, reporting, planning, and progress tracking.
• Knowledge of HSE and quality requirements within industrial or utility projects.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

Project Details

• Location: Winschoten, Groningen
• Contract: 12 Months
• Sector: Power Transmission & Distribution / Grid Infrastructure
• Project Type: High Voltage Substation EPC Project
• Experience Level: 3-5 Years

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Manuel Rebolo