SR163 Site Manager

LG Project Consultancy Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Project Consultancy Ltd is recruiting for a Site Manager to oversee a 66kV user bay construction within a National Grid substation at Hartmoor, Hartlepool. The contract runs for a long term period with a focus on grid HV works and coordinating internal teams and subcontractors.

The role requires extensive HV substation experience, strong safety controls, RAMS and engineering coordination to deliver high‑voltage projects to schedule and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Valid SR163 qualification.
• Strong National Grid and HV substation experience.
• Previous experience managing new HV bay construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of HV safety procedures and permit systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong IT skills.
• First Aid qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction of a new 66kV user bay.
• Manage site activities, subcontractors and construction programmes.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety rules, permit arrangements and exclusion zones.
• Review and implement RAMS, lifting plans and temporary works arrangements.
• Conduct site inductions and daily briefings.
• Coordinate civil, structural and electrical installation activities.
• Support primary plant installation, protection systems and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and site safety requirements.

Skills

SR163 qualification

National Grid experience

HV substation experience

HV bay construction

HV safety procedures

Subcontractor management

First Aid qualification

Tools

IT skills

Job description

SR163 Site Manager - National Grid Substation

Location: Hartlepool

Rate: £650+ per day

Duration: 48 weeks

Start Date: 23rd November 2026

Payment Method: LTD or CIS

Working Days: Monday-Friday (6am-6pm)

The Opportunity

LGP Consultancy are recruiting on behalf of a client for an experienced SR163 Site Manager to oversee a 66kV user bay construction project within a 275kV National Grid substation at Hartmoor, Hartlepool.

This is a long-term contract opportunity for a Site Manager with strong Grid experience and a proven track record of managing HV substation construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the construction of a new 66kV user bay.
• Manage site activities, subcontractors and construction programmes.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety rules, permit arrangements and exclusion zones.
• Review and implement RAMS, lifting plans and temporary works arrangements.
• Conduct site inductions and daily briefings.
• Coordinate civil, structural and electrical installation activities.
• Support primary plant installation, protection systems and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and site safety requirements.

Requirements

• Valid SR163 qualification.
• Strong National Grid and HV substation experience.
• Previous experience managing new HV bay construction projects.
• Excellent understanding of HV safety procedures and permit systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong IT skills.
• First Aid qualification.

Project Scope

The works include concrete bases, ducting, below-ground earthing, steel structures, 66kV HDD cable routes, primary plant installation, a containerised protection relay room, protection panel installation, multicore and communications cabling, electrical installation, termination and commissioning.