Site Manager NSI 6 & 8

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Site Manager to oversee operations at a HV substation in Kent. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in HV projects and strong leadership abilities. Responsibilities include managing site operations, ensuring compliance, and liaising with stakeholders. Competitive rates and a long-term contract are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates & expenses

Career-defining project experience

Strong safety culture

Qualifications

• Proven Site Manager on HV substation projects (civils, E&M).
• 8+ years in HV; 5+ years substation site management.
• Full UK driving licence required.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

IT-literate

Education

HNC/HND (Elec/Mech/Civil) or equivalent experience

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

NEBOSH (desirable)

Tools

Site management/reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Site Manager – Kent (Substation)

Start: ASAP • Duration: Initial 3–12 months (rolling) • Location: Kent • Competitive day rate (DOE)

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]