Site Manager

Department: OCU Connect Location: Nationwide Description OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it. Working directly with many of the country's leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team. Key Responsibilities The Site Manager leads the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of BESS installations and ICP connection projects across the UK. The role oversees all on‑site construction activities, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget, and quality standards while maintaining OCU's strong safety culture and client relationships. Site Leadership & Delivery

• Manage day‑to‑day site operations for HV/LV civils, electrical installation, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate all phases of BESS construction, including foundations, containers, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and balance‑of‑plant works.
• Oversee ICP contestable works, including cable routes, joint bays, substations, and grid connection assets.
• Ensure works follow approved designs, specifications, DNO/IDNO standards, and OCU Connect procedures.
• Lead site progress meetings, daily briefings, and toolbox talks. Health, Safety & Environment
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with CDM, HSE legislation, and OCU safety policies.
• Review and implement RAMS, permits, lift plans, and temporary works.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and incident reporting.
• Manage environmental controls, including noise, waste, ecology, and pollution prevention. Quality & Technical Oversight
• Ensure all works meet required quality standards, specifications, and client expectations.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and commissioning activities for HV/LV systems and BESS components.
• Maintain accurate site records, red‑line drawings, and as‑built documentation.
• Support resolution of technical issues, design queries, and change requests. Stakeholder & Subcontractor Management
• Act as the primary on‑site contact for clients, DNO/IDNO representatives, landowners, and local authorities.
• Manage subcontractors, ensuring performance, compliance, and integration with OCU teams.
• Support commercial teams with progress reporting, variations, and forecasting. Programme & Commercial Control
• Track progress against programme and escalate risks or delays.
• Ensure efficient resource planning, material control, and logistics coordination.
• Support cost management, productivity monitoring, and value engineering opportunities. Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
• Proven experience managing HV construction, ICP connections, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of BESS systems, HV/LV electrical installation, and associated civils.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multi‑discipline teams in a fast‑paced, safety‑critical environment.
• Competent in interpreting technical drawings, HV schematics, and DNO standards. Desirable
• Experience delivering 132kV/33kV/11kV connections.
• Knowledge of IDNO adoption processes and contestable works requirements.
• Familiarity with National Grid, UKPN, SPEN, ENWL, WPD or other DNO frameworks.