Site Manager NSI 6 & 8

Pertemps TM; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a high-profile HV substation project in Kent. The role involves managing daily site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and leading site teams. Candidates must have over 8 years of experience in HV projects and hold necessary authorizations. Competitive rates and a long-term rolling contract are offered, providing an excellent opportunity in a strong safety culture and career-defining environment.

Benefits

Competitive rates & expenses

Long-term contract

Strong safety culture

Qualifications

• Proven Site Manager on HV substation projects with 8+ years experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil, LV & HV works and multi-OEM substation equipment.
• Holding a National Grid Competent Person – Full NSI 6 & 8 Authorisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations to program, spec, and HSE standards.
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure CDM compliance and conduct inspections.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT literacy

Education

HNC / HND (Elec / Mech / Civil)

CSCS card

Tools

Site management tools

Job description

Site Manager – Kent (Substation)

📅 Start : ASAP

📆 Duration : Initial 3–12 months (rolling)

💰 Competitive day rate (DOE)

📍 Location : Kent

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting an experienced Site Manager (also suitable for a Site Supervisor with full NSI 6 & 8 authorisations ) to lead the safe, efficient delivery of an ongoing energy infrastructure package at a Kent-based HV substation . You’ll own day-to-day operations—planning, delivery, HSE / CDM, quality, and stakeholder management—driving productivity, compliance, and on-time delivery. You’ll provide leadership to site teams, support the Field Operations Manager, and act as the key interface with clients and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations to programme, spec, and HSE standards
• Lead / coordinate site teams & subcontractors; deliver briefings and TBTs
• Ensure CDM compliance; conduct inspections and safety audits
• Control resources, materials, and plant; report progress and maintain records
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement; support incident / near-miss investigations

About You

• Proven Site Manager on HV substation projects (civils, E&M)
• 8+ years in HV; 5+ years substation site management
• Strong knowledge of civil, LV & HV works and multi-OEM substation equipment
• Commercially aware; excellent leadership, communication & problem solving
• IT-literate (site management / reporting tools)

Qualifications & Competencies

• National Grid Competent Person – Full NSI 6 & 8 Authorisation
• CSCS card (mandatory)
• Full UK driving licence
• TP137 or SR163 (formal assessment required)
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely ; First Aid (3-day) ; HSG47
• Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor
• HNC / HND (Elec / Mech / Civil) or equivalent experience
• NEBOSH (desirable); knowledge of impressed voltages>

What’s on Offer

• Long-term, rolling contract on a high-profile National Grid substation
• Competitive rates & expenses
• Strong safety culture and career-defining project experience

📩 Apply / Enquiries : Laura at RGB Recruitment — [e-mail]