Site Manager

NRL Recruitment; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a professional in Sizewell, UK, to oversee the execution of a GIS extension project at a National Grid substation. Key responsibilities include managing daily site operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating subcontractors. Candidates should have proven experience in substation or HV infrastructure projects, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and familiarity with GIS installation. Pay rate is £550-£600 per day.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing substation or HV infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with GIS installation and commissioning.
• Valid SR163 certification or experience on National Grid sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations for the GIS extension.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to meet project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with National Grid protocols, including SR163.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Overview

Location: Suffolk, UK

Duration: November 2025 - August 2026

Pay Rate: £550-£600/day

Engagement Type: CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE

Project Overview

There is a 2-bay GIS extension at the 132kV Substation. This is a National Grid site, requiring full compliance with SR163 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and ensure safe, timely delivery of the 2-bay GIS extension.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to meet project milestones.
• Ensure full compliance with National Grid protocols, including SR163.
• Maintain site documentation, progress reports, and quality assurance records.
• Liaise with stakeholders including NG, Galloper representatives, and local authorities.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across all site activities.
• Support commissioning and energization phases in alignment with project timelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing substation or HV infrastructure projects (preferably 132kV or above).
• Familiarity with GIS installation and commissioning.
• Valid SR163 certification or demonstrable experience on NG sites.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under CIS, Umbrella, or PAYE arrangements.

About the Recruiter

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. We support contracting companies with energy transition plans and work with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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