📍 Location: Basingstoke Area
📅 Start Date: ASAP
⏳ Duration: Until at least September (with potential for extension)
💰 Competitive Rate Available
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a major substation project in the Basingstoke area.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected civil engineering and infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards across the UK.
⚡ The Role
As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to client expectations.
Working within a live substation environment, you will be expected to demonstrate strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of managing teams and subcontractors on similar projects.
🔨 Key Responsibilities
* 📋 Managing and maintaining all site documentation
* 👷 Conducting daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site inductions
* 📝 Managing and reviewing ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans)
* 📅 Monitoring and managing project programmes and site progress
* 📐 Completing take-offs and assisting with material requirements
* 🚜 Ordering and coordinating plant, equipment, and site resources
* 👥 Managing direct labour and subcontractors
* 🦺 Ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained at all times
* 🤝 Liaising with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders
* 📊 Producing site reports and progress updates
* ✅ Ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications and deadlines
🎯 Requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must have:
* ✅ Proven experience as a Site Manager working on substation projects
* ✅ Strong understanding of civil engineering and infrastructure works within live substation environments
* ✅ SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
* ✅ Must hold a valid NG Persons qualification
* ⭐ CP (Competent Person) Ticket is desirable
* ✅ First Aid at Work (desirable)
* ✅ Strong organisational and leadership skills
* ✅ Ability to manage multiple work fronts and site teams effectively
* ✅ Full UK Driving Licence
🌟 What's on Offer?
* Long-term project running until at least September
* Opportunity to work with a leading infrastructure contractor
* Supportive and professional project team
* Competitive rates
* Immediate start available
📩 If you have the relevant substation experience and are available to start immediately, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team delivering critical infrastructure projects across the UK
Salary description
£350.00 - £400.00 per day