Site Manager

One of our clients are recruiting for a Site Manager to work on our site in the South West. As a Site Manager you will be a part of their Substation Build Team who deliver on 11kV to 132kV Distribution Network, refurbishing and building new switch houses and transformer enclosures with associated switchgear, transformers and cabling. In this fast-paced role, you'll coordinate and supervise construction activities from commencement through to final completion, acting as the principal contractor for the client. They are proud to be a key partner in the SSE Alliance, delivering substation build and refurbishment works across the UK including design, project management, cable installation, building construction, jointing, switchgear, bunding, commissioning, decommissioning and demolition. As a Site Manager your duties & responsibilities will be:

• Day to day management of site operatives, subcontractors and site work
• Development and implementation of Safety documentation including Health and Safety Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Identify training requirements for site personnel
• Procurement of materials using computer-based systems
• Notify line manager of possible variations and keep suitable contemporary records
• Fulfilling the role of Temporary Works Supervisor where required.
• Ensure full compliance on projects with knowledge of all procedures and current legislation.
• Client liaison including arranging progress meetings, pre-start meetings and client audits.
• Identify and resolve design issues raised on site.
• Planning and programming of current and future works on site.
• Subcontractor monitoring and auditing.
• Deliver complex High Voltage projects across multiple sites
• Compilation of documents and As Built records for handover files
• Support Senior Team with all reasonable requests

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Qualified to HNC / Degree Level in Construction, Civil Engineering or an Electrical discipline or equivalent
• CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme
• SSE Sub Station Entry
• Temporary Works Ticket
• A background in construction and the electricity industry
• Competency to work in Substations up 132kV
• Knowledge of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to Health, Safety and Environment
• Cost/ Value reporting exposure
• IT literate, specifically in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Full driving license