Field Manager

NG Bailey Group Limited; Catterick; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with up to 8% employer contrib

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/EV

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 365 EAP

Flexible benefits including Dental, Gy

Personal development programme

Job summary

NG Bailey Group Limited is seeking a Civils Field Manager to support the delivery of asset replacement works under the Northern Powergrid contract in the North East region. This hands-on role coordinates site activities, leads-site teams and drives performance to meet safety, quality and programme targets.

You will plan labour, plant and materials, manage RAMS and as-built records, and maintain strong client relationships with Northern Powergrid while ensuring compliance with HSQE policies and

Qualifications

• Experience in operational civils related to excavations, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and contract management capabilities.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities and lead Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Operatives across multiple projects.
• Ensure safer, on-time delivery within budget and programme requirements.
• Act as main operational contact with Northern Powergrid and maintain client relationships.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet demands.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements; manage RAMS and as-built records.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Driving licence

HSQE compliance

Team coordination

Education

SSSTS/IOSH qualification

Job description

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Civils Field Manager to support the delivery of Asset Replacement works across our Northern Powergrid contract. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of civils works associated with the replacement and renewal of critical network infrastructure. This is a hands‑on operational role, responsible for coordinating site activities, leading teams, and driving performance across multiple projects throughout the North East region. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of civils asset replacement works.
• Lead and manage Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives across multiple projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, within budget and in line with programme requirements.
• Act as a key operational contact for Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships.
• Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Manage multiple asset replacement projects from planning through to completion and handover.
• Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet operational demands.
• Monitor contract performance and KPIs, implementing improvements where required.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of project documentation, including RAMS and as‑built records.
• Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and third‑party stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across all site activities., We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
  Experience in an operational role within civil excavations, cable installation, utilities or power distribution.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering and utility construction works.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent client and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract management capability.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Experience working on Northern Powergrid contracts.
• Streetworks knowledge and understanding of NRSWA requirements.
• Management or supervisory qualifications.
• SSSTS, IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.

Some of what you can expect includes:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.