Our client based in Watford is looking for a Site Manager to join their team.

Site Manager Role Purpose:

To manage the day-to-day delivery of HV substation site works, ensuring works are executed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Site Manager key responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for site operations, safety, security and welfare.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors on a daily basis.
• Implement RAMS and deliver site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Monitor progress against programme and report to the Project Manager.
• Ensure works meet quality standards and inspection & test plan (ITP) requirements.
• Liaise with DNO/TO site representatives and client personnel.
• Maintain site records, diaries, permits, inspections and photographic evidence.
• Enforce CDM and HVSS health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with the SAP / Authorised Person to enable safe systems of work.
• Manage site logistics, deliveries and interfaces with concurrent works.

Site Manager Essential Network Accreditation:

Applicants must hold current authorisation and/or demonstrable delivery experience on at least ONE of the following distribution or transmission networks:

• Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)
• UK Power Networks (UKPN)
• National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED)
• National Grid (NG)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Site delivery experience on at least one of SSEN, UKPN, NGED or NG.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• First Aid at Work certificate.
• SAP / AP authorisation desirable; full UK driving licence essential.

Experience:

• Proven site management experience within HV substation or heavy electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site coordination.
• Experience supervising directly-employed and subcontracted trades.

Skills & Attributes:

• Hands-on site leadership with a strong safety culture.
• Ability to read and work to construction programmes and drawings.
• Well organised with accurate site record-keeping.
• Firm but fair management of on-site teams.

Salary: £60,000 per year

Shift times: 09:00am-17:00pm (hours may differ, flexibility is needed)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.