TOTEX Site Manager – Civil Operations

Northern Gas Networks; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas distribution company in the UK seeks a TOTEX Site Manager for Civil Operations to oversee civil engineering projects. The role emphasizes safety, customer experience, and efficiency across a broad operational area, including major cities and rural regions. Candidates should have proven experience in civil construction, strong leadership abilities, and relevant certifications. A full UK driving license is essential. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

£6,500 per annum company car/cash allowance

25 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Responsibilities

• Lead Civil Project Delivery by overseeing planning and completion.
• Manage selection and requisition of materials and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with cost-effective solutions and design specifications.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors for smooth collaboration.
• Provide on-site technical guidance and resolve engineering challenges.
• Ensure all project packages meet specifications and standards.
• Delegate tasks to site staff and monitor their performance.

Skills

Civil construction project delivery

Leadership skills

Communication and collaboration

Understanding of construction methods

Budgeting and cost control

Analytical and problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualifications and certifications (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH, NRSWA)

Educated to HNC/HND level

Job description

Overview

TOTEX Site Manager - Civil Operations — Salary from £53,539 (in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework) + £6,500 per annum company car/cash allowance. Up to 10% bonus as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme. 41.25 hours work pattern over 7 days. One position available across the NGN Network. Start Date - 12th January 2026.

The TOTEX Site Manager – Civil Operations plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of civil engineering projects across NGN’s network. This position is central to maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, delivering excellent customer experiences, and driving continuous improvement in civil engineering practices.

As a key line manager within NGN’s Capital Delivery function, you will report directly to the TOTEX Business & Programme Assurance Manager. You will contribute to the tactical direction of NGN’s civil operations, including Site Civil, Groundworks, and the in-house Special Operations team, covering a broad range of civil engineering activities.

A full UK driving licence is essential. The role involves travel across NGN’s operational area, including major cities such as Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, as well as rural regions like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead Civil Project Delivery by overseeing the planning, execution, and safe completion of construction projects across the network
• Resource & Equipment Management by managing the selection and requisition of materials and plant equipment to support project needs
• Cost & Design Oversight by developing cost-effective solutions and managing projects in line with NGN design specifications and contract documents
• Stakeholder Coordination by liaising with clients, subcontractors, quantity surveyors, and project managers to ensure smooth collaboration
• Technical Support & Problem Solving by providing on-site technical guidance and resolving engineering challenges as they arise
• Compliance & Quality Control by ensuring all project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets, and timelines, with a strong focus on health, safety, and quality standards
• Team Leadership & Reporting by delegating tasks to site staff, monitoring performance, and completing site reports and required documentation

What we are looking for

• Proven experience delivering civil construction projects such as concreting, fencing, groundworks, and reinstatement
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and coordinate daily site operations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, regulations, and health & safety standards
• Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and financial planning throughout project lifecycles
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to make informed decisions quickly
• Highly organised with attention to detail and flexibility to adapt to changing project needs

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant qualifications and certifications (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH, NRSWA, deep excavation) and ideally educated to HNC/HND level

Ready to lead and deliver excellence?

We would love to hear from you

What we offer you

• Salary from £53,539 (in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework)
• Up to 10% bonus as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme
• £6,500 per annum company car/cash allowance
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days, and more
• An array of family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months\' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more

We are... Northern Gas Networks. We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That’s around 6.7 million individual customers. We don’t generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. We own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Our Values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion culture at NGN is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our ‘Opportunity Action Plan’ having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a ‘force for good’ in the communities that we serve.

Next Steps - Please apply by clicking apply and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role end of November. We look forward to receiving your application for the role.

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