Site Manager

NG Bailey; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with 8% employer contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits including Gym Membership and Travel Insurance

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Site Manager to oversee underground cable installation projects across England. This role involves managing teams, ensuring safety standards, and serving major clients. The ideal candidate has proven experience in electrical and civil works. This full-time position offers strong benefits, including a salary sacrifice car scheme and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• CDM experienced electrical and civils Site Manager.
• Experience with high voltage cable or substation civil works.
• Ability to plan and organise multiple workstreams across various sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervising civil works related to underground cable installation.
• Surveying work sites and compiling reports.
• Planning and resourcing teams to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Managing Health & Safety practices across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Site Management

Health & Safety compliance

Team Management

Communication

Education

IOSH Managing Safely or similar certification

Job description

Site Manager

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Site Manager to join our Freedom business, part of the NG Bailey Group. As part of our Power team, you’ll oversee and manage underground cable installation and replacement works across the Southern Region, supporting major clients including SSE and UK Power Networks (UKPN). This is a great opportunity to lead on essential infrastructure projects that help power homes and businesses, working alongside skilled engineers and project professionals who take pride in doing things the right way.

This role reports to the Project Manager and will involve travel across multiple sites, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Deliverables

• Supervising and coordinating all civil works relating to underground cable installation and replacement projects.
• Surveying work sites before, during, and after construction – including compiling reports and re‑measures for the Project Manager.
• Planning, resourcing, and setting teams to work, ensuring compliance with all procedures and safety standards.
• Proactively managing Health & Safety, maintaining our “Safety First and Foremost” culture across all sites.
• Supporting the Project Manager in developing programmes, managing variations, and resolving on‑site issues effectively.
• Motivating and mentoring field teams to deliver high‑quality, consistent work.
• Compiling job packs, permits, and other essential site documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for a proactive and hands‑on leader who thrives in a field‑based environment and can bring strong technical and people skills to our growing Power business.

An inspiring and proven CDM experienced electrical and civils Site Manager with experience in:

• Managing teams and site activity on high voltage cable or substation civil works (Essential).
• Working safely within the requirements of CDM Regulations.
• Planning and organising multiple workstreams across different sites.
• Communicating clearly and building positive relationships with clients, customers, and colleagues.

Desirable Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS, or SSSTS certification.
• First Aid, Manual Handling, or CDM Awareness training.
• Confidence using IT systems to complete reports and manage documentation.

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle – including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Engineering

Industries

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Utilities

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