SR163 Civil Site Manager

TLG Infrastructure Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Civil Site Manager in South Wales to oversee high-voltage projects for National Grid and private clients. You will lead site operations, ensuring safety and quality compliance, manage resources, and coordinate tasks among teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electricity transmission construction and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and company benefits included.

Benefits

Company car and fuel card

Private health care

Health care cash plan

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Electricity Transmission construction (66kV‑400kV).
• Familiar with NEC contracts and HSE legislation.
• Excellent communicator and team player.
• Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and MS Office.
• Holds full driving licence and willing to travel.
• Qualified in Civil Construction Engineering.
• National Grid TP137 / SR163 authorised (or previously).
• Ideally holds SMSTS, HSG47, TWS, First Aid, NG NSI 8.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations, managing operatives, subcontractors, and work activities.
• Develop and implement safety and quality documentation.
• Conduct inspections ensuring compliance and quality.
• Oversee Temporary Works coordination.
• Monitor site performance in Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Liaise with civil design teams for constructability reviews.
• Chair coordination meetings and lead safety walks.
• Manage procurement, cost control, and resource efficiency.
• Plan works and report progress to the project team.
• Compile handover documentation.

Skills

Electricity Transmission construction knowledge (66kV-400kV)

Familiarity with NEC contracts

HSE legislation awareness

Excellent communicator

Team player

Budgeting skills

Scheduling skills

MS Office proficiency

Full driving licence

Willingness to travel

Civil Construction Engineering qualification

National Grid TP137 / SR163 authorisation

SMSTS certification

HSG47 certification

TWS certification

First Aid certification

NG NSI 8 certification

Education

Qualification in Civil Construction Engineering

Job description

Requirement : SR163 Civil Site Manager

Location : South Wales & Southwest

Package : £65000k - £75000k + Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from

My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV / Hybrid car scheme

Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Join our Transmission and Renewables team as a Civils Site Manager, leading high‑voltage projects (66kV‑400kV) for National Grid and private clients. You'll coordinate and supervise the site and be the go‑to person on the ground, ensuring everything runs smoothly from day one through to final sign‑off. Here’s a quick look at some of the things you’ll be doing day‑to‑day to give you a feel for the role:

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations, managing operatives, subcontractors, and work activities
• Develop and implement safety and quality documentation (CPPs, SQPs, RAMS)
• Conduct inspections per ITPs and ITCs, ensuring compliance and quality
• Oversee Temporary Works, coordinating with the Temporary Works Coordinator
• Monitor site performance in Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards
• Liaise with civil design teams to review constructability and raise technical queries
• Chair coordination meetings and lead weekly safety walks
• Manage procurement, cost control, and resource efficiency on site
• Plan and programme works, reporting progress and variations to the project team
• Compile handover documentation, including As‑Built drawings and records

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of Electricity Transmission construction (66kV‑400kV)
• Familiar with NEC contracts and HSE legislation
• Excellent communicator and team player
• Skilled in budgeting, scheduling, and MS Office
• Holds full driving licence and willing to travel
• Qualified in Civil Construction Engineering
• National Grid TP137 / SR163 authorised (or previously)
• Ideally holds SMSTS, HSG47, TWS, First Aid, NG NSI 8