Technical Resources

Site Manager

Utilities

City of London

£550 - £600

Contract

Site Manager

Location: London
Rate: £600/day
Job Type: Contract 

About the Role

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking for your next opportunity?

Technical Resources is partnering with a leading provider of critical infrastructure and high-voltage transmission solutions to hire a Site Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an ideal opportunity to join an established organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality critical infrastructure solutions across UK projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Site Operations Management: Oversee all on-site construction and installation activities, coordinating resources to keep works on schedule and within scope.
  • Programme Monitoring: Track progress against the project programme, identifying and resolving delays or conflicts before they impact delivery.
  • Stakeholder & Subcontractor Coordination: Manage relationships with subcontractors, client representatives, and third-party stakeholders to ensure smooth site operations.
  • Technical Oversight & Reporting: Maintain accurate site records, produce daily and weekly progress reports, and compile documentation for handover packs and audits.
  • Quality & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to CDM regulations, site-specific H&S requirements, and relevant National Grid standards and specifications.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Site Manager within the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure industry.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on experience managing works within high-voltage transmission or distribution environments, ideally with exposure to National Grid or DNO frameworks.
  • Project/Operational Scope: Proven track record delivering complex, multi-discipline projects on live or brownfield critical infrastructure sites.
  • Soft Skills: Strong leadership, client relationship management, clear communication under pressure, and confident decision-making on site.
  • Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

Desirable:

  • Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), First Aid at Work, and relevant EUSR or SHEA Power accreditations.
  • Sector Background: Prior experience working on National Grid, electricity transmission, or major utility infrastructure contracts.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Day Rate: £600/day
  • Benefits Package: Pension contributions, travel and accommodation allowance where applicable, and access to a well-established contractor support network.
  • Clear career progression within a growing global sector.

How to Apply

To apply for this Site Manager position, please submit an up-to-date CV.

Note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

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