SR163 Site Manager in Wrexham

Randstad Construction and Property; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE 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. Immediate start and long-term assignment up to two years, with responsibility for site safety, subcontractor delivery, and daily civils execution.

You will direct civil teams and specialist subcontractors, oversee groundworks, RC structures, cable ducts, and site access infrastructure while ensuring RAMS and client

Qualifications

• Must hold National Grid competencies (NG Person / BAF / TP137 or equivalent).
• Proven civil engineering site management background on heavy substation or energy schemes.
• Valid CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid at Work.

Responsibilities

• Directing daily site activities, workforce management, and subcontractor delivery to keep the short-term lookahead schedule on track.
• Overseeing groundworks, heavy foundations, RC structures, cable ducts, and site access infrastructure.
• Enforcing health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, leading daily briefings and RAMS compliance.
• Coordinating specialist supply chain partners, managing site logistics, and maintaining daily production quality.
• Maintaining accurate daily site diaries, tracking scope changes, and acting as the main contractor on site.

Skills

Site leadership

Civil engineering delivery

HSEQ standards

Subcontractor management

Site reporting

Education

National Grid competencies

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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