SR163 Site Manager

Matchtech Group; North East; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Site Manager to support a two-year transmission programme, specialising in a two-bay extension. The role is ideal for a civil-biased professional with SR163 authorisation and a strong grasp of site delivery and safety practices.

You will manage day-to-day site activities, coordinate subcontractors and plant, and ensure works progress on programme while upholding high standards of quality and health and safety.

Qualifications

• Current SR163 authorisation and strong SR163 knowledge.
• Civil engineering bias with infrastructure/substation delivery experience.
• Experience in construction health and safety legislation and site controls.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple site activities.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities for the two-bay extension.
• Ensure works are delivered safely and on programme.
• Apply SR163 authorisation across site operations.
• Maintain SR163 compliance and health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, materials and plant.
• Monitor progress, quality and productivity against milestones.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and construction docs.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

SR163 authorisation

Site management

Health & safety leadership

Civil engineering delivery

Job description

Our client is seeking a Site Manager to support a two-year transmission programme involving a two-bay extension. The role will suit a civil-biased construction professional with SR163 authorisation and a strong understanding of SR163 requirements, site delivery and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day site activities for the two-bay extension project
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme requirements
• Applying SR163 authorisation requirements across site operations
• Maintaining compliance with SR163 and relevant health, safety and environmental procedures
• Coordinating subcontractors, site teams, materials and plant
• Monitoring progress, quality and productivity against project milestones
• Reviewing risk assessments, method statements and construction documentation
• Liaising with project managers, engineers, clients and other stakeholders to support successful delivery

Job Requirements:

• Experience working as a Site Manager within the transmission and distribution, utilities or civil engineering sector
• Current SR163 authorisation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of SR163 requirements
• Civil engineering bias, with experience delivering infrastructure or substation-related works
• Understanding of construction health and safety legislation and site control procedures
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple site activities
• Strong communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work to programme while maintaining high standards of quality and safety

Contract Details:

• Contract opportunity supporting a two-year programme
• Site-based role focused on a two-bay extension
• Opportunity to contribute to a significant transmission and distribution project