Job Description

Site Manager at Walpole Substation (PE14 7JE)

Job Description Summary

To be in charge of all site operations including, directing and organising site activities to ensure that the planned work is delivered safely and on time; and monitoring that performance meets recognised standards of productivity, quality and compliance with essential health and safety provisions.

Provide operational leadership and guidance for the project delivery teams on your allocated project and support the Field Operations Manager with the implementation of all procedures and policies whilst providing support and guidance to other members of the site management and delivery team.

Complete all necessary internal reporting to a high standard and lead by example when interfacing with external parties such as clients, project stakeholders, sub-consultants/subcontractors, enforcement agencies, local planning authorities & statutory bodies.

The individual should be experienced in delivering all aspects of substation works including civil, M&E and fencing works

Duration

24 months project on a 6 month rolling contract commencing from 17/03/25

Job Duties

Understand the Company Health & Safety and Environmental (SHE) Policies and Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company’s operations and ensure the requirements are implemented.

Manage compliance to CDM regulations on site.

Lead and motivate a team including Sub-Contractors to deliver all aspects of planning and operations

Deliver the planned work safely and on time, adhering to the requirements of the client

Produce roster for the staff under their management

Assist in the recruitment of suitably competent staff to complete activities

Undertake detailed site inspections

Maintaining accurate records of site resources, materials and plant. Provide daily resource sheets, weekly plant returns, weekly materials returns and subcontract performance reports

Produce reports or provide information in a timely manner

Attend and cascade briefings as directed and in a timely manner

Perform On Call duties as directed

To perform fluidity tasks to ensure work can be executed on time and without issue

To liaise with customers, clients, local authorities and other interested third parties regarding past, present or future works

To provide sufficient and timely supervision, assessment and coaching to ensure sub-contractors are performing to agreed production levels

To ensure quality checks are completed in line with contract specification and contract statement of requirements

To regularly undertake all necessary and appropriate Tool Box Talks, Briefings and other communications

To maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively

To perform other duties as directed by your line manager or management team

To comply with the relevant Company HSQE and welfare policy provisions

To support client and ensure all agreed KPIs are met or exceeded

To ensure operative records are accurate and kept up to date each week

Provide operational and functional management advice on the practical implementation of the company’s Environmental policies and processes including external stakeholders such as customers if necessary.

Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents.

Promote best practice, capture best practice and ensure it is fed-back into the business.

Set standards and lead by example in health, safety, quality & environmental management.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Full UK driving licence

National Grid Competent Person NSI 6 & 8 Full

Previous TP137 or SR163 appointment (will be formally assessed by client)

IOSHH Managing Safely or SMSTS

IOSH environmental or equivalent

HSG47

First Aid (Full 3 day)

Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor

Demonstratable knowledge or training of the management of Impressed Voltages

HNC/ HND in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or equivalent demonstratable experience / training

NEBOSH General/ Construction Certificate (Desirable)

Varied knowledge of substation equipment from various OEM’s

Must have the right interpersonal skills and communication skills to build a culture of trust with the site team.

Minimum of 8 years’ experience working within HV sector

Minimum of 5 years Site Management of HV Substation construction.

Must have a strong civil, LV & HV knowledge

The ability to empathise, communicate and influence stakeholders and the Project Team.

The ability to lead by example and motivate the project team.

Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills.

Be able to work on own initiative.

Computer literate.

Must have commercial awareness and understand the effect of site based activities on the project financial performance.

Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, particularly to external parties such as the client, their customers and local authorities

Must have the skills and confidence to supervise and coordinate site requirements and tasks

Must have an understanding/ knowledge of the clients Transmission procedures

Must have a strong understanding of engineering drawings and the management of drawing systems

Physical Requirements

Site based role. Must have the ability to safely manoeuvre around a construction site including uneven and rough terrain on foot for up to 10 hours per day.

For the office element they must have the ability to use repetitive hand motion and the ability to grasp and type using general office equipment. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, talk, hear, walk and stand. Must be able to lift and or move up to 10 pounds.

Cognitive Requirements

Requires the ability to collect and analyse information to make decisions. Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and solve problems; the ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities; the ability to read and apply financial and quantitative analysis; the ability to articulate and speak in front of others; the ability to work under stressful situations, good cognitive skills, ability to maintain accuracy in work, and the ability to concentrate on more than one task at a time. Must have the ability to understand and apply written/verbal instructions and the ability to delegate instructions

Schedule and Work Activities

50 hours per week, based on 5 x 10 hour days plus travel to client or BMcD offices/sites

Travel

Ability to travel nationally is required for the role. Level of travel may vary over time depending on project and client requirements, but expectation is up to 100% of working time spent travelling per year depending on project location

The induvial should be able to book and arrange all of their own travel and accommodation