Civils Site Manager - Substation

RTL Group Ltd; Devon and Torbay, West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Long-term contracts

Permanent opportunities

Competitive rates

UK energy projects

Multiple locations

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Civils Site Manager to lead civils and M&E packages across energy and substation projects in the UK. You will manage groundworks, ducting, foundations and associated civil works, while coordinating mechanical/electrical installs with specialist teams.

You will ensure RAMS, permits, health and safety standards are met, liaising with project managers, engineers and clients. A strong leader with site records discipline is essential.

Qualifications

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications are essential.
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills required.
• Experience managing civils and M&E packages in energy/substation sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead site teams and subcontractors safely.
• Knowledge of RAMS, permits, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day civils and M&E package delivery on energy/substation projects.
• Oversee groundworks, drainage, foundations and civil works.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical installation activities and subcontractors.
• Plan labour, plant and materials to align with programmes.
• Ensure compliance with RAMS, permits, safety and quality standards.
• Liaise with Project Managers, engineers, clients and site teams.
• Track progress, identify issues and keep works on programme.
• Maintain accurate site records and progress reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Subcontractor management

Site management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Civils Site Manager - Energy & Substation Projects

Locations: South Wales, Devon, Midlands & Surrounding Areas

Start Date: Immediate

Rates / Salaries: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

We are currently seeking experienced Site Managers with a strong background in managing civils and M&E packages to support a number of major energy infrastructure and substation projects across the UK.

Working alongside established contractors within the energy, power and utilities sectors, we have multiple opportunities available across a variety of locations, including South Wales, Devon, the Midlands and surrounding areas. These positions offer the opportunity to work on long-term infrastructure schemes, with immediate starts available for suitable candidates.

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience managing both civil engineering and mechanical and electrical installation packages within energy, power or substation environments. Previous National Grid project experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates with transferable experience from other large-scale infrastructure projects will also be considered.

The Role:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of civils and M&E packages across energy and substation projects.
• Overseeing groundworks, excavations, drainage, ducting, foundations, reinforced concrete and associated civil engineering works.
• Managing mechanical and electrical installation activities, coordinating specialist subcontractors and site teams.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and resources in line with project programmes.
• Ensuring all site activities are carried out in accordance with RAMS, permits, health and safety procedures and quality standards.
• Liaising closely with Project Managers, Engineers, clients and other site management personnel.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential issues and ensuring works remain on programme.
• Maintaining accurate site records, daily reports, progress updates and relevant project documentation.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager within the construction, civil engineering or energy sectors.
• Strong background managing civils and/or M&E packages.
• Experience delivering energy, power, utilities or substation projects would be highly beneficial.
• Previous National Grid project experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of substation construction, including civils, foundations and mechanical/electrical installation activities.
• Relevant SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

What We Offer:

• Immediate starts available across multiple projects.
• Long-term contract opportunities with established energy and infrastructure contractors.
• Permanent opportunities also available.
• Competitive day rates and salaries, dependent on experience.
• Opportunities to work on major UK energy infrastructure and substation schemes.
• Various locations available, including South Wales, Devon, the Midlands and further UK locations.

If you are an experienced Site Manager with a background in civils, M&E, energy or substation projects and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.