Site Manager - Gas Mains Replacement

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A gas operations company is seeking a Tier 1 Site Manager to oversee the onsite coordination and delivery of gas mains replacement projects. The ideal candidate will ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency, while managing teams to meet targets and uphold operational excellence. Strong leadership and project management skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable leadership and project management experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Accountable for project delivery and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead gas operations teams in project delivery.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage financial reporting for allocated projects.

Skills

SHEA Gas

NWRSA (Supervisor / Dual)

NCO Level 2 (Service/Mains) or Gas Distribution Managers (GDM)

SCO Core, PTW, FOA, RO

Leadership

Project Management

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Tier 1 Site Manager

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Onsite - London Areas (within 2 hours M25)

Job Purpose

Accountable to the Operations Manager for the onsite coordination and delivery of Tier 1 gas projects. This role carries full ownership and responsibility for the delivery of Gas mains replacement, ensuring safety, compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The postholder will manage and direct Tier 1 gas operations teams to achieve targets, KPIs, and contractual goals, while safeguarding company assets and upholding the highest standards of operational excellence.

Mandatory Qualifications / Competencies

• SHEA Gas
• NWRSA (Supervisor / Dual)
• NCO Level 2 (Service/Mains) or Gas Distribution Managers (GDM)
• SCO Core, PTW, FOA, RO

Desired Qualifications / Competencies

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Demonstrable leadership and project management experience

Key Responsibilities

Project & Team Management

• Lead, direct, and manage assigned gas operations teams in the delivery of allocated projects as the authorised contractual representative.
• Deliver projects in line with the operational plan, meeting targets, KPIs, timescales, and budgets, while ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Support the Senior Manager with administration of allocated gas operations teams, including:
• CDM packs and inductions
• Monitoring qualifications, competencies, and training requirements
• Team holiday and resource planning
• CP work.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction.

Project Ownership & Delivery

• Take end-to-end ownership of allocated projects through all phases: planning, delivery, and closure.
• Undertake and coordinate project-specific activities including due diligence, site visits, resource allocation, construction phase planning (“push plans”), traffic management development, client and Local Authority liaison, and site clearance.
• Coordinate with supporting functions and internal departments (Plans, Customer Care, Fitters, Reinstatement) to ensure effective project delivery, situational awareness, and reduced reactive activity.

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Act as Competent Person (CP) in support of gas operations teams when required (SCO5).
• Act as Authorising Engineer (AE) for issuing Permits to Work
• (SCO1-2AE) or liaise with Client representatives under client-controlled systems.
• Maintain engineering and safety standards, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies through audits, assurance checks, training sessions, toolbox talks, and proper use of equipment (including CAT training).
• Ensure personal and team adherence to NDA policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety frameworks.
• Financial & Reporting
• Capture and report financial elements of projects including:
• CIPs
• Invoices
• Day Works
• Work Requests (WRs)
• Variations (VOs)
• Report Tier 1 variations and damages in line with SOPs (801 & 803).
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Attend and contribute to internal, client, and Local Authority planning and coordination meetings as required.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, authorities, and stakeholders, ensuring strong communication and collaboration.

Culture & Leadership

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and diverse working environment across all teams.
• Encourage professional development, continuous improvement, and accountability within teams.