Site Manager

Location: South Wales
Salary: £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 high-voltage transmission and distribution infrastructure to hire a Site Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations on critical infrastructure projects, ensuring works 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 Management: Oversee all on-site activities, coordinating labour, plant, and materials to ensure works progress in line with the project programme.
• Subcontractor Management: Direct and manage subcontractors and site teams, ensuring adherence to method statements, risk assessments, and client requirements.
• Stakeholder & Client Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact on site, maintaining strong working relationships with the client, project managers, and third-party stakeholders.
• Technical Oversight & Reporting: Maintain accurate site records, produce daily and weekly progress reports, and support handover documentation and close-out packs.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with National Grid standards, CDM regulations, and relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Site Manager within the energy, utilities, or critical infrastructure industry.
• Technical Skills: Proven experience managing works within high-voltage transmission or distribution environments, with familiarity of National Grid processes and standards.
• Project/Operational Scope: Demonstrated track record of managing complex, multi-discipline sites within live or safety-critical environments.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, clear communication, proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Mobility & Eligibility: Right to Work in the UK at the time of application.

Desirable:

• Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card preferred), First Aid at Work, and a relevant HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in engineering or construction.
• Sector Background: Prior experience on National Grid transmission or substation projects, or comparable work with DNOs or other major utilities contractors.

What We Offer

• Competitive Day Rate: £600/day
• Benefits Package: Travel expenses and mileage allowance in line with project requirements, supported by an established contractor framework.
• 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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