The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Site Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of construction projects on site. Acting as WBPS’s on-site representative, you will take ownership of each project, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures. The successful candidate will have significant site-based experience within the construction, M&E, or power sectors and will be comfortable operating as the principal or subcontractor’s representative.
About Us
WB Power Services Ltd is a leading generator specialist in the UK, known for our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a family-run business with a national footprint, we provide turnkey power solutions across multiple sectors. Our adherence to ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 (formerly OHSAS18001) standards ensures excellence at every level of our operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for day-to-day operations on construction sites, ensuring all work is delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.
- Lead and manage WBPS and subcontractor teams on-site.
- Act as the primary Health & Safety authority on site, upholding WBPS procedures and enforcing safe working practices at all times.
- Prepare and approve WBPS RAMS; review and sign off subcontractor RAMS.
- Maintain WBPS’s Permit to Work and Isolation Procedure systems on site.
- Proactively manage site issues, reporting significant risks or delays to the Project Manager or Technical Director.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Plan works with the Projects team and report progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Attend occasional meetings at Head Office (Derbyshire) such as project handovers and team briefings.
- Represent the business in a professional manner and promote a culture of safety and excellence on every site.
- Perform pre-start checks and post-completion inspections to ensure all works meet WBPS quality standards.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager in construction or industrial M&E environments.
- SMSTS certification (essential).
- Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and health & safety legislation.
- Confidence managing subcontractors, enforcing RAMS, and acting as site lead.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
- Excellent communication skillswith a strong client-facing manner.
- Strong IT skills and willingness to use internal systems (ERP, SharePoint, etc.).
- Flexibility to travel and work away from home as required.
- Desirable: Experience in the power generation sector (especially generators), or M&E projects.
What We Offer
- Salary: £55,000 – £60,000, dependent on experience & location
- Company vehicle
- Private healthcare
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Death in service benefit
- Outstanding employee assistance programme
- Expenses covered when working away
- Career development opportunities in senior or project management roles
- A supportive, family-run culture focused on quality, respect, and integrity
Join WB Power Services Ltd and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!