Senior Site Manager

Murphy; South Hetton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Health screening

Maternity/paternity pay

Wedding bonus

Canteen facilities

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead high‑voltage substation and energy infrastructure construction on the EGL1 Project, initially in Durham. You will act as the Principal Contractor Site Manager, coordinating design teams, subcontractors, andField operations across live HV environments.

The role requires proven live HV transmission experience and SR163 authorisation, with SMSTS, First Aid, and IVMP training. Murphy offers strong benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven background managing live HV transmission on substation infrastructure projects.
• SR163 site management authorisation is required.
• Hold Safety & Technical Tickets: SMSTS, First Aid at Work, TWC/TWS, IVMP training.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Principal Contractor and discharge duties under CDM 2015 as Site Manager.
• Manage RAMS, CPPs, site inductions, toolbox talks, safety audits and project H&S files.
• Oversee HV/substation site controls, temporary works, and live environment safety.
• Direct subcontractors, coordinate civil, electrical, and M&E activities, manage resources and logistics.
• Liaise with National Grid, design teams and engineers to resolve site issues.

Skills

High-voltage substation experience

Site management

Stakeholder liaison

Health & safety awareness

Education

SR163 Authorisation

NSI 6 & 8 competencies

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works Coordinator

Impressed Voltage Management

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for aSenior Site Manager to work with theEnergy Teamon theEGL1 Project initially in Durham.

Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come.

We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries.

The SR163 Site Manager (acting as a Principal Contractor Site Manager / PCSM) is responsible for leading, coordinating, and safely managing high-voltage substations and energy infrastructure construction projects.

A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Site Manager:

• Represent the Principal Contractor and assist them in discharging their duties under the Construction (Design & Management Regulation 2015) by enacting the Site Manager role.
• Health, Safety, and Compliance: Enact Principal Contractor duties under the CDM Regulations 2015, manage Construction Phase Plans (CPPs), review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)
• Substation & Site Controls: Manage impressed voltage hazard controls, temporary works, excavation safety (HSG47), and CDM demarcation zones in live EHV/substation environments
• Site Operations & Coordination: Oversee daily civil, electrical, or M&E construction activities, direct subcontractors, and manage site resources, plant, and logistics
• Stakeholder & Design Liaison: Act as the primary contact between National Grid representatives, design teams, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve site issues and track progress.
• Documentation & Auditing: Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, safety inspections, audits, and maintain project/H&S files.

Still interested, does this sound like you?

• Industry Experience: Proven background managing live high-voltage transmission on substation infrastructure projects.
• SR163 Authorisation: Valid National Grid SR163 site management credentials and NSI 6 & 8 competencies.
• Hold Safety & Technical Tickets: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), First Aid at Work, Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor (TWC/TWS), and Impressed Voltage Management (IVMP) training.
• Working Knowledge of Substations, Primary, Secondary and Auxiliary equipment
• Experience with drafting Risk Assessment & Method Statements
• Full UK Driving Licence

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is#MoretoMurphy

Due to the requirements of the role, in addition to our standard identity and right to work checks, successful candidates will be asked to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

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