Civils Site Manager - BESS Project

CV-LibraryFalkirk, Stirling and FalkirkpermanentPosted: 8 October 2026
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Site Manager – BESS Project

Location: Scotland
Rate: DOE
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Long-term Civils Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Scotland.

This is a long-term opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, groundworks and energy infrastructure, with experience managing large-scale civils packages.

The Role:

* Managing day-to-day site operations across the BESS project

* Supervising subcontractors and site teams

* Managing groundworks, earthworks and concrete works

* Overseeing battery foundations, transformer bases and equipment foundations

* Managing drainage, access roads, ducting and cable routes

* Coordinating civils works with electrical and HV contractors

* Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to specification

* Reviewing RAMS and site documentation

* Monitoring progress, quality and health & safety

* Coordinating with the wider project team and specialist contractors

* Reporting into the Project/Construction Manager

Requirements:

* Proven experience as a Site Manager within civils, groundworks or infrastructure

* Previous experience on BESS, substations, renewable energy or major infrastructure projects is highly desirable

* Strong understanding of groundworks, earthworks and concrete construction

* Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work fronts

* CSCS

* SMSTS

* First Aid

* Strong health & safety and quality awareness

The Package:

* Immediate start

* Long-term contract

* Major BESS project

* Scotland location

* Competitive rate DOE

If you are an experienced Site Manager with a civils, groundworks or energy infrastructure background and are available immediately, please apply with your CV or contact us directly for more information

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