CDM Site Manager

Bimplus; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial 3-month contract

Competitive day rate

Immediate start 24th August 2026

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced CDM Site Manager to lead HV electrical infrastructure and EV charging projects across the UK. This role ensures safe delivery from construction through to final adoption, acting as Principal Contractor under CDM 2015 and coordinating multiple stakeholders to maintain safety and quality.

Based in Lichfield on a site-based/hybrid basis, the role offers a 3-month contract with a competitive day rate and an immediate start from 24 August 2026.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification required.
• CSCS Manager or Professional Card required.
• First Aid at Work certification required.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate required.
• NRSWA competence required.
• Temporary Works experience required.
• Experience working across multiple DNO frameworks.

Responsibilities

• 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, CPPs, 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 stakeholders.
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture across all project activities.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Manager Card

First Aid at Work

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NRSWA

Temporary Works

DNO frameworks

Job description

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• NRSWA
• Temporary Works experience
• Experience working across multiple DNO frameworks

What's on Offer

• Initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension.
• Competitive day rate (dependent on experience).
• Opportunity to work on high-profile HV infrastructure and EV charging projects.
• Join a collaborative and experienced project delivery team.
• Immediate start available from 24th August 2026.

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