Principal Contractor Site Manager (PCSM) - National Grid SR163

Randstad Construction and Property; Amersham; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Civil Principal Contractor Site Manager (PCSM) to lead National Grid high‑voltage substation upgrades in Buckinghamshire.

You will ensure site safety, compliance and delivery, act as the main liaison between subcontractors and stakeholders, and hold a current SR163 PCSM qualification, SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and Temporary Works Coordinator/supervisor ticket.

Qualifications

• Current National Grid SR163 PCSM qualification.
• Valid SMSTS certificate.
• First Aid at Work up-to-date.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily civil engineering and construction activities on site.
• Enforce National Grid SR163 supplier requirements on-site.
• Direct temporary works, excavation safety, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate subcontractors and stakeholders as the main liaison.

Skills

Site leadership

On-site coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Education

National Grid SR163 PCSM qualification

Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor ticket

HSG47 awareness

NSI 8 Full status

Job description

Role: Civil Principal Contractor Site Manager (PCSM) - National Grid

Location: Buckinghamshire
Duration: 12 months, rolling
Day Rate: £600 - £650 per day Outside IR35
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil PCSM to lead high-voltage substation and infrastructure upgrade projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for site safety, compliance, and delivery, ensuring all works align with strict National Grid standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Manage daily civil engineering and construction activities safely.
• Compliance: Enforce National Grid SR163 supplier requirements on-site.
• Safety: Direct temporary works, excavation safety, and risk assessments.
• Coordination: Act as the main liaison between subcontractors and stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

• Accreditation: Current National Grid SR163 PCSM qualification.
• Safety: Valid SMSTS and up-to-date First Aid at Work.
• Technical: Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor ticket.
• Utility Safety: HSG47 (Underground Services) awareness.
• Access: National Grid Competent Person (NSI 8 Full) status.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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