Site Manager

NESFircroft are partner with a Power, Transmission and Distribution client actively sourcing for a General Site Manager to join a project in Necton.

This is an initial 12 month contract, Outside IR35

The ideal candidate will act as the onsite Client Representative during the site establishment and later construction of the Onshore Electrical Substation and associated onshore works. Candidates require substantial site-management experience on large-scale HV substation construction and technical knowledge of civil engineering; HV mechanical and electrical installation; testing and commissioning of HV systems

Key Responsibilities

The Onshore Substation General Site Manager acts as the onsite Client Representative for construction of the Onshore Electrical Substation and associated onshore works. Supporting the HVDC Package Manager through construction, the role manages all Client site duties under the Contract and represents the Project onsite.

The role facilitates timely resolution of site issues and mitigation of employer risks through regular and ad hoc meetings, discussions and robust records, with Package Manager support when engaging the Contractor’s Senior Management team. It also supports resolution of client programme risks, including package interfaces.

Responsibilities cover all onshore substation site-management activities, including health, safety, environment, security and pre-handover maintenance.

The role must become familiar with the Contracts, Consent Management Plans, leases, designs, Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, package interfaces, Employer’s

Requirements/specifications and relevant contractor documentation.

The role manages relationships with key stakeholders, including National Grid, associated works contractors and Client Senior Management; liaises with the Commissioning Manager operating the HV Safety Rules for energised plant; supports interface planning with National Grid and the Onshore Cables Team; prepares progress, risk and key-decision reports, dashboards and presentations for project leadership; and ensures the Contractor fulfils its Principal Contractor duties under CDM.

Deliverable: safe delivery of the project’s onshore electrical transmission system, including continued development, construction, operational handover, commercial closeout and delivery of all as-built documentation for associated packages

 Key Qualifications

A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) or equivalent required.

High level safety qualifications such as NEBOSH would be an advantage

Extensive experience as a Site Manager role on HV substation construction projects including the integration of equipment throughout the build construction and installation process.

A proven track record in civil engineering, and HV substation site construction management

An excellent understanding of the range of available civil engineering techniques, including HDD with a practical approach to implementation

Business proficient in English

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