Civil Site Manager

GPW Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is looking for a candidate to join their Transmission and Renewables team. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring safety documentation is upheld, and overseeing Electricity Transmission construction projects. Candidates should have strong experience in civil construction engineering and excellent communication skills. This role requires travel and professionalism in safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Electricity Transmission construction (66kV-400kV).
• Familiar with NEC contracts and HSE legislation.
• Holds a full driving licence and is willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations, managing operatives, subcontractors, and work activities.
• Develop and implement safety and quality documentation.
• Conduct inspections ensuring compliance and quality.

Skills

Electricity Transmission construction knowledge (66kV-400kV)

Excellent communicator

Team player

Budgeting and scheduling skills

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Qualified in Civil Construction Engineering

National Grid TP137/SR163 authorisation

Holds SMSTS, HSG47, TWS, First Aid, NG NSI 8

Job description

This role will be within our Transmission and Renewables team in Wales and South West England. We design, build and commission substations at voltages up to and including 400kV. Our teams construct and maintain transmission lines and substations, ensuring the efficient and reliable delivery of electricity.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

• Lead daily site operations, managing operatives, subcontractors, and work activities
• Develop and implement safety and quality documentation (CPPs, SQPs, RAMS)
• Conduct inspections per ITPs and ITCs, ensuring compliance and quality
• Oversee Temporary Works, coordinating with the Temporary Works Coordinator
• Monitor site performance in Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards
• Liaise with civil design teams to review constructability and raise technical queries
• Chair coordination meetings and lead weekly safety walks
• Manage procurement, cost control, and resource efficiency on site
• Plan and programme works, reporting progress and variations to the project team
• Compile handover documentation, including As-Built drawings and records

Does this sound like the role for you?

What you'll bring

• Strong knowledge of Electricity Transmission construction (66kV-400kV)
• Familiar with NEC contracts and HSE legislation
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and MS Office
• Holds full driving licence and willing to travel
• Qualified in Civil Construction Engineering
• National Grid TP137/SR163 authorised (or previously)
• Ideally holds SMSTS, HSG47, TWS, First Aid, NG NSI 8