Civil Site Manager

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Civils Site Manager for high-voltage electricity transmission and renewable energy projects across the UK. Responsibilities include managing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have qualifications in civil engineering, a strong knowledge of NEC contracts, and proven experience in managing complex projects. Benefits include a company car, private healthcare, and a discretionary bonus scheme.

Benefits

Company car and fuel card

Salary sacrifice EV/hybrid vehicle scheme

Private healthcare

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering electricity transmission or substation projects within the 66kV-400kV range.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• In-depth understanding of UK HSE legislation and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex site operations and multidisciplinary teams.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day site operations, including direct labour, subcontractors, and plant.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all civil construction activities on site.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation and company standards.
• Monitor progress against agreed programmes and budgets, providing regular updates.
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement across site activities.

Skills

Project management

Health and Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualification in Civil Construction Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

An experienced Civils Site Manager is required to support the delivery of high-voltage electricity transmission and renewable energy infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant management of site activities on projects ranging from 66kV to 400kV, including substations and transmission infrastructure works for regulated and private-sector clients. The successful candidate will take full ownership of site operations from mobilisation through to project completion, acting as the primary point of contact on site and ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day site operations, including direct labour, subcontractors and plant
• Plan, coordinate and supervise all civil construction activities on site
• Develop, implement and maintain construction phase plans, risk assessments, method statements and quality documentation
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation and company standards
• Monitor progress against agreed programmes and budgets, providing regular updates to project management teams
• Manage site logistics, resources and materials to ensure efficient delivery
• Liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, supply chain partners and internal teams
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement across site activities
• Support commissioning, testing and final handover activities

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience delivering electricity transmission or substation projects within the 66kV-400kV range
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts
• In-depth understanding of UK HSE legislation and best practice
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex site operations and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organisational, planning and reporting skills
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability

Essential Qualifications and Certifications

• Qualification in Civil Construction Engineering or a related discipline
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

Desirable Certifications

• National Grid TP137 / SR163 authorisation (current or previous)
• SMSTS
• HSG47
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS)
• First Aid
• National Grid NSI 8

Benefits Package

• Company car and fuel card (including EV and hybrid options)
• Salary sacrifice EV / hybrid vehicle scheme
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan (family cover available)
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee referral scheme