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Site Manager

Company:The Best Connection Group Limited
Salary:£60,000 - £60,000
Hours:Full-time
Location:Rickmansworth, WD18 9DA
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:21 Jul 2026
Closing date:20 Aug 2026
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Summary

Our client based in Watford is looking for a Site Manager to join their team.

Site Manager Role Purpose:

To manage the day-to-day delivery of HV substation site works, ensuring works are executed safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Site Manager key responsibilities:

  • Take overall responsibility for site operations, safety, security and welfare.

  • Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors on a daily basis.

  • Implement RAMS and deliver site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.

  • Monitor progress against programme and report to the Project Manager.

  • Ensure works meet quality standards and inspection & test plan (ITP) requirements.

  • Liaise with DNO/TO site representatives and client personnel.

  • Maintain site records, diaries, permits, inspections and photographic evidence.

  • Enforce CDM and HVSS health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

  • Coordinate with the SAP / Authorised Person to enable safe systems of work.

  • Manage site logistics, deliveries and interfaces with concurrent works.

Site Manager Essential Network Accreditation:

Applicants must hold current authorisation and/or demonstrable delivery experience on at least ONE of the following distribution or transmission networks:

  • Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN)

  • UK Power Networks (UKPN)

  • National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED)

  • National Grid (NG)

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Site delivery experience on at least one of SSEN, UKPN, NGED or NG.

  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

  • First Aid at Work certificate.

  • SAP / AP authorisation desirable; full UK driving licence essential.

Experience:

  • Proven site management experience within HV substation or heavy electrical construction.

  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site coordination.

  • Experience supervising directly-employed and subcontracted trades.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Hands-on site leadership with a strong safety culture.

  • Ability to read and work to construction programmes and drawings.

  • Well organised with accurate site record-keeping.

  • Firm but fair management of on-site teams.

Salary: £60,000 per year

Shift times: 09:00am-17:00pm (hours may differ, flexibility is needed)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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