Senior Site Manager – Onshore Turn Key Projects (PC)
Location - North Scotland
Are you an experienced construction professional ready to lead major projects? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our team and manage the completion of major HVDC cable installation projects in the north of Scotland from planning through to completion.
As a key member of our project leadership team, you’ll play a key role in coordinating site activities, ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are met, and managing project timelines.
Main Responsibilities:
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Planning and Execution of Civil Engineering and Cable Installation works part of the overall execution Project.
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Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
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Coordinate and supervise on-site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
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Conduct regular site inspections and progress meetings.
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Liaise direct with Client Project management and site representatives, attend all project meetings.
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Liaise with and lead meetings involving internal and external designers and local authroities.
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Identify risks (including QHSE) and opportunities and conduct follow-up work and decide on actions to mitigate identified risks or realise opportunities.
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Ensure that the work is performed according to Health & Safety and Environmental plans and regulations.
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Responsible for installation/service, both qualitatively and quantitatively performed in the best possible way, taking into account the required time, resource and cost frames
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Report on project performance and provide updates to senior management
Additionally you will also need to:
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Demonstrated experience as a Senior Site Manager or similar role.
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Solid knowledge of construction methods, materials, and CDM regulations.
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Well-developed leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Have demonstrated experience in HVDC cable projects or large-scale linear civil installation projects
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Degree or formal qualification (NVQ) in civil engineering, Project management, Construction Management or equivalent CSCS card and SMSTS certification.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled in managing multiple stakeholders while maintaining a clear focus on safety, timelines, and budget.
What you will bring:
Prior experience with turn-key land cable installation projects, including civil works and cable installation responsibilities. Having outlined understanding of marine cable installations at the landfalls, as marine interconnectors will be part of project interface.
All the relevant tools required to perform your tasks will be provided, and in return you can expect to receive market related benefits.
Join us whilst “We connect a greener world!” NKT is committed to building a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best.
Please apply by latest 12th June 2026
Personality and adaptive tests may be included in the recruitment process together with DBS (for specific roles) & reference checks. If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact The HR Team via email: [email protected] and or The Recruiting Manager, Andrew Gunn, Deputy Manager Onshore & Platform Installation UK. via email: [email protected]. Please note due to the GDPR regulations we are unable to accept any applications via e-mail.
About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com
