CDM Site Manager

Rullion

Lichfield

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Contract 3 months

Competitive day rate

HV/EV projects exposure

Immediate start

Job summary

Rullion is seeking an experienced CDM Site Manager in Lichfield to lead safe delivery of HV electrical infrastructure and EV charging projects. You will operate as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015, coordinating HV and LV works, civil activities, and critical handover tasks across multiple sites.

The role requires proven site management in HV environments, strong safety leadership, and experience with 11kV/33kV networks.

Qualifications

Experience delivering HV infrastructure projects.
Experience delivering NERS-accredited projects through to adoption.
Strong knowledge of 11kV and 33kV distribution networks.
Experience managing HV cable installation, substations, earthing systems, and commissioning.
Experience delivering LV infrastructure and/or EV charging projects.
Strong understanding of civil engineering and groundworks.
Experience acting under CDM 2015 as Principal Contractor.
Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules and permit-controlled HV environments.
Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, programmes, and stakeholder relationships.
Excellent understanding of health & safety, quality assurance, and compliance.

Responsibilities

Manage the safe delivery of HV electrical infrastructure and EV charging projects from construction through to completion and final adoption.
Act as the Principal Contractor in accordance with CDM 2015.
Oversee HV construction activities, including 11kV and 33kV cable installation, substations, jointing, earthing systems, and commissioning.
Manage LV infrastructure works, including feeder pillars, distribution boards, cabling, final connections, and energisation.
Coordinate civil engineering activities, including excavations, ducting, chambers, foundations, reinstatement, drainage, fencing, and groundworks.
Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015, Electrical Safety Rules, CPPs, RAMS, permits to work, and NERS requirements.
Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to deliver safely, on time, within programme.
Coordinate testing, commissioning, inspections, technical handover, and adoption documentation.
Build strong relationships with clients, DNOs, highways authorities, landowners, and stakeholders.
Promote a strong health and safety culture across all project activities.

Skills

HV electrical infrastructure knowledge

CDM 2015 experience

Stakeholder management

Health & safety culture

Project delivery leadership

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Manager or Professional Card

First Aid at Work

NERS project experience

Job description

CDM Site Manager

Location: Lichfield (Site-Based/Hybrid)
Contract: Initial 3-Month Contract
Start Date: 24th August 2026 or ASAP
Hours: 37 Hours per Week (Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work depending on project requirements)
Rate: Competitive - To Be Discussed

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced CDM Site Manager to join a leading organisation delivering major HV electrical infrastructure and EV charging projects across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the safe delivery of projects from construction through to final adoption, acting as the Principal Contractor under CDM 2015. You'll play a key role in ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards while coordinating multiple stakeholders across complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

As the CDM Site Manager, you will be responsible for:

Managing the safe delivery of HV electrical infrastructure and EV charging projects from construction through to completion and final adoption.
Acting as the Principal Contractor in accordance with CDM 2015.
Overseeing HV construction activities, including 11kV and 33kV cable installation, substations, jointing, earthing systems, and commissioning.
Managing LV infrastructure works, including feeder pillars, distribution boards, cabling, final connections, and energisation.
Coordinating civil engineering activities, including excavations, ducting, chambers, foundations, reinstatement, drainage, fencing, and associated groundworks.
Ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015, Electrical Safety Rules, Construction Phase Plans (CPP), RAMS, permits to work, and NERS requirements.
Managing subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within programme.
Coordinating testing, commissioning, inspections, technical handover, and adoption documentation.
Building strong working relationships with clients, DNOs, highways authorities, landowners, and other key stakeholders.
Promoting a strong health and safety culture across all project activities.

About You

We're looking for a proactive Site Manager with a proven track record of delivering HV electrical infrastructure projects.

Essential Experience

Previous experience as a Site Manager delivering HV electrical infrastructure projects.
Experience delivering NERS-accredited projects through to adoption.
Strong knowledge of 11kV and 33kV distribution networks.
Experience managing HV cable installation, substations, earthing systems, and commissioning activities.
Experience delivering LV infrastructure and/or EV charging projects.
Strong understanding of civil engineering and groundworks.
Experience acting under CDM 2015 as Principal Contractor.
Knowledge of Electrical Safety Rules and permit-controlled HV environments.
Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, programmes, and stakeholder relationships.
Excellent understanding of health & safety, quality assurance, and compliance.

Essential Qualifications

SMSTS
CSCS Manager or Professional Card
First Aid at Work
NERS project experience

Desirable

NEBOSH Construction Certificate
NRSWA
Temporary Works experience
Experience working across multiple DNO frameworks
Previous experience delivering large-scale EV infrastructure programmes, projects

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