Site Manager Tier 1 GAS

Construction Site Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency seeks a Gas Operations Manager to lead and deliver Tier 1 gas projects in London. You will oversee project management, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and engage stakeholders to achieve operational excellence. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing gas operations.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned gas operations teams to deliver projects.
• Take ownership of project phases: planning, delivery, closure.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

SHEA Gas

NWRSA (Supervisor/Dual)

Level 2 NCO or GDM

Job description

Overview

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 the clients 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 NDA 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 operationsteams 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