POLAR Site Manager HEY-01

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Construction Site Manager to take full responsibility for day-to-day operations across our construction and installation sites. You'll lead from the front, managing Rehlko and subcontractor teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll act as the key on-site authority for Health & Safety, drive quality and compliance, and build strong working relationships with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. This role offers the chance to work on diverse and technically interesting projects, often within the power generation and M&E environments, with genuine career development opportunities into senior management or project leadership roles. Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped i

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for daily site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, to specification, on schedule, and within budget.
• Lead and manage both Rehlko (WBPS) and subcontractor teams on site.
• Serve as the primary Health & Safety authority, upholding Rehlko procedures and enforcing safe working practices at all times.
• Prepare and approve company RAMS, and review or sign off subcontractor RAMS.
• Manage the Permit to Work and Isolation Procedure systems on site.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, reporting any significant issues or delays to the Project Manager or Technical Director.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Plan works in collaboration with the Projects team and report progress to key stakeholders.
• Attend occasional Head Office meetings (Derbyshire) for project handovers or team briefings.
• Represent the business professionally and promote a culture of safety, quality, and excellence.
• Carry out pre-start checks and post-completion inspections to maintain Rehlko quality standards.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience managing subcontractors, enforcing RAMS, and leading on-site operations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a professional, client-facing manner.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using systems such as ERP and SharePoint.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away.
• Desirable: Experience within the power generation or M&E sectors.

Benefits

Additional Information

Why Work at Rehlko Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

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