Substation Site Manager

Job Title: Substation Site Manager

Reporting to: Project Manager

Business Unit: Ireland

Role purpose

The Substation Site Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and successful delivery of electrical substation projects, ensuring all works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role involves managing site teams, subcontractors, resources, and stakeholders while ensuring compliance with client, statutory, and company requirements.

Responsibilities & Duties

Responsibilities & Duties will include but are not limited to:

· Manage all on-site activities associated with substation construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects.

· Plan, coordinate, and supervise civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning activities.

· Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project programmes and contractual requirements.

· Coordinate with Project Managers, Design Engineers, Commissioning Engineers, and client representatives.

· Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions where necessary

· Manage site logistics, labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors

· Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all site activities

· Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, client requirements, and legislative obligations

· Lead site safety briefings, toolbox talks, and risk assessments

· Ensure all permits, RAMS, and method statements are in place and followed

· Conduct site inspections and audits

· Investigate incidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions

· Technical Oversight

· Commercial & Programme Control

Key interfaces

Relationships with key stakeholders:

· Business Unit General Manager

· Operations Manager

· Project Manager

· Project Teams & Colleagues

· Sub-contractors

· External stakeholders, e.g. Client, Eirgrid, ESB etc.

Person Specification Qualifications and experience

The jobholder shall be a motivated self-starter, possessing:

· Degree, Diploma, or Trade Qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

· Safe Pass (Ireland)

· SMSTS / IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

· First Aid certification

· Full Driving License

· Minimum 5–10 years' experience in electrical infrastructure projects

· Proven experience managing HV/MV substation projects

· Experience working within utility, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or industrial sectors

· Strong understanding of ESB, EirGrid, or utility specifications and standards

· Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors

Desirable skills and competencies:

· Strong leadership and people management skills

· Excellent planning and organisational ability

· Comprehensive understanding of substation construction and commissioning

· Strong commercial awareness

· Health and safety leadership

· Problem-solving and decision-making skills

· Effective communication and stakeholder management

· Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines

· Knowledge of civil works would also be an advantage

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.