Site Manager Newport

Matchtech; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & healthcare

Generous leave

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee construction and utility projects around Newport. The role focuses on managing direct staff, subcontractors, and site activities while maintaining strict safety standards.

You will implement CDM procedures, RAMS, and permit processes, lead site inductions and safety briefings, and coordinate plant hire and material logistics across multiple sites. A valid SMSTS is required and travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• SMSTS accreditation is required.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, RAMS, work permits and site safety procedures.
• Driving licence with the ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Managing direct employees, subcontractors and site activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Implementing CDM checklist requirements and maintaining high standards of site compliance.
• Conducting site inductions, health and safety inspections and regular safety briefings.
• Reviewing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Issuing work permits, including permit-to-dig documentation.
• Co-ordinating the hire and off-hire of plant, equipment and materials.
• Maintaining accurate site diaries and holding daily briefings.
• Overseeing activities including trenching, deep excavations, reinforced concrete works, duct installation and cable pulling.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety leadership

Contractor management

Communication

Site safety

Education

SMSTS certification

Tools

RAMS

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the energy and infrastructure sector, is seeking a Site Manager to oversee construction and utility projects in and around Newport. This permanent role would suit an experienced M&E Site Manager, Cabling Site Manager or HV Site Manager with a strong background in managing site operations, health and safety, and subcontractor teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing direct employees, subcontractors and site activities to ensure successful project delivery
• Implementing CDM checklist requirements and maintaining high standards of site compliance
• Conducting site inductions, health and safety inspections and regular safety briefings
• Reviewing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Issuing work permits, including permit-to-dig documentation
• Co-ordinating the hire and off-hire of plant, equipment and materials
• Maintaining accurate site diaries and holding daily briefings
• Overseeing activities including trenching, deep excavations, reinforced concrete works, duct installation and cable pulling

Job Requirements

• Experience in site management within the power, energy, water, gas, highways or wider utilities sector
• Experience as an M&E Site Manager, Cabling Site Manager or HV Site Manager
• Strong understanding of trenching, deep excavations, reinforced concrete works, duct installation and cable pulling
• Current SMSTS accreditation
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations, RAMS, work permits and site safety procedures
• Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage employees and subcontractors
• Full and valid driving licence, with the ability to travel between sites

Benefits

• Pension and healthcare benefits
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Employee discounts through a dedicated benefits programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and professional support
• Inclusive working environment with support for reasonable adjustments