Description

Site Manager

£50,000 - £60,000

West Yorkshire, Northamptonshire and covering locations throughout the UK

Description

Company Overview:

Our client, founded in 2010, is a privately owned company well-respected among clients and in the utilities industry. They have witnessed remarkable year-on-year growth and have a presence in various UK locations, delivering innovative services nationwide. Their services encompass private high-voltage connections, maintenance, and multiple utility connections in Electricity, Gas, Telecoms, Water, and EV Charging. 

The Role: Special Projects Site Manager

As a Special Projects Site Manager, you will be overseeing the construction of Primary Substations and Grid Connection projects. These projects are of high value, high risk, and sensitivity to the client. Your role requires close supervision of specialist civil subcontractors and the management of electrical and mechanical resources when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Represent the client professionally to all stakeholders.
• Ensure safe and responsible delivery of all Special Projects Sites under your management.
• Maintain daily event records.
• Provide weekly progress reports to Project Planner, Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Project Manager as needed.
• Ensure positive outcomes for all sites under your responsibility.
• Daily management of all directly or indirectly employed resources.
• Manage and control changes in project scope.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks.
• Achieve project delivery goals within agreed budget limits.
• Review and comment on all external Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Create project-specific internal RAMS.
• Manage all temporary works and develop design briefs for Temporary Works.
• Review and manage all internal and external project resources.
• Review, record, and manage subcontractor Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS).
• Maintain and manage Site Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) documentation.
• Directly supervise project resources when necessary.
• Perform and document project-specific monthly SHEQ tours.
• Conduct and document project-specific quarterly SHEQ tours with a Senior Project Manager.
• Maintain project-specific documentation in line with the company's Business Management System (BMS).
• Develop a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) strategy.

Experience & Qualifications: Essential

• Proven track record as a reliable team player.
• Site management experience in handling reasonably complex projects, their direct, indirect, and specialist resources, particularly in electrical utility environments.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in engineering, construction, and/or management, or equivalent knowledge, training, and experience.
• Experience in managing projects classified as "notifiable" under the Construction, Design & Management Regulations 2015.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification, equivalent, or working towards it.
• Strong experience in delivering civil construction projects in utility environments.
• Experience in delivering construction projects following formal construction practices.
• Accreditation as a Company Project Manager.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with adequate cost and finance soft skills.
• Ability to manage project delivery schedules and GANTT charts using Microsoft Project or equivalent tools.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) or working towards it if requested by the company.
• EUSR/CSCS/ECS (related to utility safety and competence).
• First Aid at Work Certificate.

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here