SR163 Site Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Trawsfynydd; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Site Manager for a major electrical substation project in North Wales. You will take day-to-day control, directing civil teams and subcontractors to meet the lookahead schedule while ensuring safety and quality on site.

The role requires NG competencies, CSCS/SMSTS, and a full UK driving licence. Immediate start on-site with a contract up to two years.

Qualifications

• National Grid competencies are essential for site clearance and compliance.
• Civil engineering background with proven site management of heavy civil packages.
• Site credentials required: CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid at Work.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily site activities and oversee subcontractor delivery to keep lookahead on track.
• Oversee groundworks, RC structures, cable ducts, and site access infrastructure.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental, and quality standards per RAMS and client regulations.
• Coordinate specialist supply chain partners and manage site logistics.
• Maintain accurate daily site diaries and track scope changes.

Skills

Site operations leadership

Civil engineering delivery

HSEQ & National Grid standards

Subcontractor management

Site records & reporting

Education

National Grid competencies (NG Person / BAF / TP137)

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Location: Trawsfynydd, North Wales (On-site)

Duration: Up to 2 Years

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Inside IR35)

Randstad is recruiting a Site Manager on behalf of a leading tier-one contractor to manage civil engineering operations on a major electrical substation scheme in North Wales. This is an immediate, long-term assignment running for up to two years, taking operational responsibility for site safety, subcontractor delivery, and daily civils execution.

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take day-to-day operational control of the site, directing civil engineering teams and specialist subcontractors on live substation infrastructure.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Site Operations Leadership: Directing daily site activities, workforce management, and subcontractor delivery to keep the short-term lookahead schedule on track.
• Civil Engineering Delivery: Overseeing groundworks, heavy foundations, reinforced concrete (RC) structures, cable ducts, and site access infrastructure.
• HSEQ & National Grid Standards: Enforcing strict health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, leading daily briefings and ensuring strict adherence to RAMS and client regulations.
• Subcontractor Management: Coordinating specialist supply chain partners, managing site logistics, and maintaining daily production quality.
• Site Records & Reporting: Maintaining accurate daily site diaries, tracking scope changes, and acting as the primary face of the main contractor on site.

Essential Requirements

• National Grid Competencies (Essential): Must hold valid, active National Grid site competencies (e.g., NG Person / BAF / TP137 or equivalent site clearance).
• Civil Engineering Background: Strong, proven track record as a Site Manager delivering heavy civil engineering packages on electrical substations or major energy schemes.
• Site Credentials: Valid CSCS card, SMSTS, and First Aid at Work.
• Location & Mobility: Based in or commutable to North Wales (Trawsfynydd / Blaenau Ffestiniog) with a full UK driving licence.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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