Site Manager

Doocey Group; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Doocey Group is seeking a Site Manager to lead on-site activities for NGED Major Projects in Kidderminster. You will oversee trenching, duct installation, reinstatement, and HV cable works (11kV & 33kV), coordinating diverse teams and ensuring safety and quality across all project stages.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will drive progress, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with CDM, NRSWA, and client requirements. A strong leadership mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have on-site civil engineering project supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations on construction sites.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and client representatives.
• Familiarity with high voltage cable works and reinstatement standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site activities for NGED Major Projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and management to meet programme.
• Ensure works comply with RAMS and safety policies.
• Maintain site records and progress reports.
• Attend site meetings with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Site management

Safety on-site

Team leadership

On-site coordination

Education

CSCS (Black Card)

SSSTS or SMSTS

NRSWA Supervisor qualification

First Aid at Work

Tools

NRSWA knowledge

Cable pulling experience

CSCS card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Job Title Site Manager Salary Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry. Location Kidderminster About Doocey Group Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years' experience built on strong, Black Country values. We've experienced significant growth over the past 10 years, achieving a turnover of £100m. We work with clients such as National Grid and South Staffordshire Water and pride ourselves on strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. The Role The Site Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all on-site activities for NGED Major Projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Overseeing trench excavation, duct installation, reinstatement and HV cable works (11kV & 33kV), the role leads site teams and subcontractors, maintains compliance with company and client requirements and drives progress to meet programme objectives. Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, the Site Manager ensures effective communication, operational excellence and successful project delivery across all stages of construction. Responsibilities

• Ensure all site activities are carried out safely, in line with company policies, statutory regulations and client requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact between operatives, subcontractors, management and client representatives.
• Manage daily site operations, ensuring works progress according to programme, quality standards and specifications.
• Coordinate with traffic management supplier to schedule and deploy site-specific traffic plans.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, permits, risk assessments and progress reports.
• Implement and enforce compliance with RAMS.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and ensure operatives understand the safe system of work.
• Oversee permit-to-dig, confined space, hot works and cable pulling permits as required.
• Attend and contribute to site meetings with clients, contractor and stakeholders.
• Escalate technical queries, variations or unforeseen conditions.
• Ensure completion of as-built records and handover documentation.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Proven experience supervising civil engineering projects within a power distribution (DNO) environment.
• Experience in streetworks and reinstatement within highways and footpaths.
• Strong knowledge of cable installation and civil engineering works including trench excavation, duct laying, joint bay construction and reinstatement.
• Understanding of high-voltage (11kV & 33kV) cable installation processes.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations, NRSWA requirements and utility reinstatement standards.

Qualifications & Training

• CSCS (Black Card preferred).
• SSSTS or SMSTS (SMSTS preferred).
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
• First Aid at Work.
• Confined space and/or manual handling training (desirable).
• Cable pulling / Authorised Person experience or training (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Equal Opportunity

Doocey Group values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

• Proven experience supervising civil engineering projects within a power distribution (DNO) environment.
• Experience in streetworks and reinstatement within highways and footpaths.
• Strong knowledge of cable installation and civil engineering works including trench excavation, duct laying, joint bay construction and reinstatement.
• Understanding of high-voltage (11kV & 33kV) cable installation processes.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations, NRSWA requirements and utility reinstatement standards., CSCS (Black Card preferred).
• SSSTS or SMSTS (SMSTS preferred).
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
• First Aid at Work.
• Confined space and/or manual handling training (desirable).
• Cable pulling / Authorised Person experience or training (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence.

Doocey Group is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor with over 40 years' experience built on strong, Black Country values. We've experienced significant growth over the past 10 years, achieving a turnover of £100m. We work with clients such as National Grid and South Staffordshire Water and pride ourselves on strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Our salaries are competitive and reviewed regularly to ensure they remain fair and in line with the wider industry.