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Site Manager

WB Power Services Ltd

Newport

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading generator specialist in the UK as a Site Manager, responsible for overseeing construction projects and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will lead teams, manage subcontractors, and maintain quality standards while benefiting from competitive salary and a supportive family-run culture.

Benefits

Company Vehicle
Private Healthcare
28 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
Death in Service Benefit
Outstanding Employee Assistance Programme
Expenses Covered When Working Away
Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager in construction or industrial M&E environments.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO standards and health & safety legislation.
  • Flexibility to travel and work away from home as required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations on construction sites ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
  • Act as primary Health & Safety authority and enforce safe working practices.
  • Build relationships with clients and manage subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Communication
Project Management
Health & Safety Compliance
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Relationship Building

Education

SMSTS Certification

Job description

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Site Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of construction projects on site. Acting as WBPS’s on-site representative, you will take ownership of each project, manage subcontractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures. The successful candidate will have significant site-based experience within the construction, M&E, or power sectors and will be comfortable operating as the principal or subcontractor’s representative.

About Us
WB Power Services Ltd is a leading generator specialist in the UK, known for our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. As a family-run business with a national footprint, we provide turnkey power solutions across multiple sectors. Our adherence to ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 (formerly OHSAS18001) standards ensures excellence at every level of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take full responsibility for day-to-day operations on construction sites, ensuring all work is delivered to specification, on time, and within budget.
  • Lead and manage WBPS and subcontractor teams on-site.
  • Act as the primary Health & Safety authority on site, upholding WBPS procedures and enforcing safe working practices at all times.
  • Prepare and approve WBPS RAMS; review and sign off subcontractor RAMS.
  • Maintain WBPS’s Permit to Work and Isolation Procedure systems on site.
  • Proactively manage site issues, reporting significant risks or delays to the Project Manager or Technical Director.
  • Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Plan works with the Projects team and report progress to relevant stakeholders.
  • Attend occasional meetings at Head Office (Derbyshire) such as project handovers and team briefings.
  • Represent the business in a professional manner and promote a culture of safety and excellence on every site.
  • Perform pre-start checks and post-completion inspections to ensure all works meet WBPS quality standards.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager in construction or industrial M&E environments.
  • SMSTS certification (essential).
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and health & safety legislation.
  • Confidence managing subcontractors, enforcing RAMS, and acting as site lead.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
  • Excellent communication skillswith a strong client-facing manner.
  • Strong IT skills and willingness to use internal systems (ERP, SharePoint, etc.).
  • Flexibility to travel and work away from home as required.
  • Desirable: Experience in the power generation sector (especially generators), or M&E projects.

What We Offer

  • Salary: £50,000 – £55,000, dependent on experience & location
  • Company vehicle
  • Private healthcare
  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Death in service benefit
  • Outstanding employee assistance programme
  • Expenses covered when working away
  • Career development opportunities in senior or project management roles
  • A supportive, family-run culture focused on quality, respect, and integrity

Join WB Power Services Ltd and be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

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