M&E/Cabling Site Manager - Utilities & Power

Matchtech; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Job summary

Matchtech is assisting a leading energy and infrastructure organisation near Newport to recruit a Site Manager for overseeing construction and utility projects. The role focuses on managing site operations, safety, and subcontractor teams across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will have solid experience in M&E, cabling or HV site management, together with RAMS, permits and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel between sites and a valid driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management within the power, energy, water, gas, highways or wider utilities sector.
• Experience as an M&E Site Manager, Cabling Site Manager or HV Site Manager.
• Strong understanding of trenching, deep excavations, reinforced concrete works, duct installation and cable pulling.
• Current SMSTS accreditation.
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations, RAMS, work permits and site safety procedures.
• Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage employees and subcontractors.
• Full and valid driving licence, with the ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Managing direct employees, subcontractors and site activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Implementing CDM checklist requirements and maintaining high standards of site compliance.
• Conducting site inductions, health and safety inspections and regular safety briefings.
• Reviewing and amending RAMS and RAMS documentation as required.
• Issuing work permits, including permit-to-dig documentation.
• Co-ordinating the hire and off-hire of plant, equipment and materials.
• Maintaining accurate site diaries and conducting daily briefings.
• Overseeing activities including trenching, deep excavations, reinforced concrete works, duct installation and cable pulling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Driving licence

Education

SMSTS accreditation

Job description

Matchtech is assisting a leading energy and infrastructure organisation near Newport to recruit a Site Manager for overseeing construction and utility projects. The role focuses on managing site operations, safety, and subcontractor teams across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will have solid experience in M&E, cabling or HV site management, together with RAMS, permits and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel between sites and a valid driving license are required.