Job Description:

M&E Construction Manager – Major BESS Project

📍 Near Falkirk, Scotland
💵 £-Competitive day rate (CIS)

⏱️ Long Term Contract

We are seeking an experienced M&E Construction Manager to join a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a major energy infrastructure development, supporting renewable energy generation and the transition towards a more sustainable energy network.

We are looking for a proactive, experienced construction professional to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of mechanical and electrical installation. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating M&E construction activities to the required quality standards and in line with the project programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical and electrical installation activities on site.
• Oversee subcontractors, specialist contractors and site installation teams.
• Coordinate construction activities with project management, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Monitor progress, productivity and programme milestones.
• Ensure works comply with project specifications, drawings, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Identify and resolve technical issues and construction challenges.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning preparation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, site procedures and construction regulations.
• Participate in progress meetings, risk assessments and method statement reviews.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme.
• CSCS card appropriate to the role and site requirements.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety management training.
• Proven experience as an M&E Construction Manager within a BESS or Substation environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical installation works, construction sequencing and subcontractor coordination.
• Good knowledge of construction health and safety legislation, risk assessments and method statements.

• Experience coordinating electrical testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of HV/LV systems, electrical isolation procedures and permit-to-work systems.

Candidates must have the appropriate competence and authorisation for any electrical or high-voltage activities they supervise. Specific project and client requirements will apply.

📩 Interested? – please submit your CV to Amy Naden at ISS - a  .  n  a  d  e  n  @  i  s  s  -  l  t  d  .  c  o  .  u  k