TP137 Civil Site Manager

Energy Jobline; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Civil Site Manager to oversee an extension of a substation for a renewable energy project. This role requires a proactive leader who can ensure safety standards and manage site operations effectively. You'll lead a team, ensuring that all safety documentation is in place and adhered to, while also providing quality control for subcontractors. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a strong background in substation projects, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization in the electricity transmission sector.

Qualifications

• Current authorisation to Grid TP 137.11 / SR163 is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in substation construction or refurbishment.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the Principal Site Manager for the project.
• Management of site workers, subcontractors, and general works on-site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Safety Standards

Construction Methodologies

Tools

Construction Phase Plans

Risk Assessments

Method Statements

Job description

Cardiff, Wales

£450 - £550 per day, CIS

Duration: 8-10 months

Start date: March 2025

Key words: substation, power, renewable energy, civil works, cable & hsg47

Turner Lovell are recruiting a TP137/SR163 Civil Site Manager, experienced working on projects from inception through to completion. The role is to lead on behalf of a key contractor for an extension of an existing substation for a BESS project.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently on high-profile schemes, drive safety standards, provide leadership to internal resources, and demonstrate excellent communication skills to all key stakeholders.

Duties:

1. Acting as the Principal Site Manager for the project.
2. Management of site workers, subcontractors, and all general works on-site.
3. Ensuring Safety documentation (Construction Phase plans, QA plans - ITP's and Risk Assessments / Method Statements) are developed and enacted on site.
4. Manage and provide QC inspection of subcontractors during different phases of the project.
5. Provide support to senior Project Managers to monitor, track, and report progress of the team against project programme and budget.

Requirements:

1. Current authorisation to Grid TP 137.11 / SR163.
2. NSI, HSG47, 3-day first aid tickets and temporary works.
3. At least 3 years experience in the construction of substations (or existing substation refurbishment/extension experience) up to 400kV and minimum 1-year experience as TP137/SR163.
4. Experience working as a TP137 site manager on projects with a civils value >£10-15m or an overall value of at least £40m.
5. Hands on experience with construction methodologies.
6. Knowledge of NEC contracts & Health, Safety and Environment legislation.

If you are looking for a challenge or long-term opportunity with a growing organisation who are continuing to expand in the renewable energy and electricity transmission sector, please apply and send your CV to Cameron Reardon ( (url removed) ).