Job Title: Site Manager – Substation Build (UKPN Framework)
Location: Bedfordshire
Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)
Day Rate: £(Apply online only)/day
Framework: UK Power Networks (UKPN)
Overview:
Our client is recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join their Substation Build Team working on the UK Power Networks contract across Bedfordshire. This is a contract position, supporting the delivery of refurbishment and new build projects from 11kV to 132kV as part of the wider UKPN Alliance.
The role will be site-based and responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality. You will act as the principal site contact for the client, leading a team of operatives and subcontractors through complex build and refurbishment phases.
Key Responsibilities:
Day-to-day management of site operatives, subcontractors, and all site-based works
Develop and implement site-specific safety documentation including Health & Safety Plans, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments
Liaise with the client and attend audits, inspections, and progress meetings
Identify and coordinate training requirements for site personnel
Procure and manage materials using digital systems
Notify line management of potential variations and maintain contemporary records
Oversee the compilation of handover documentation and As-Built records
About the Project:
M Group is a key partner in the UKPN Alliance, delivering complex substation construction and refurbishment projects throughout the East of England. This includes full lifecycle delivery from design and civils through to cable installation, switchgear, bunding, commissioning, and decommissioning.
Skills & Experience Required:
HNC/Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
Temporary Works Supervisor certification
Proven background in substation construction or the wider electricity industry
Competency to work in substations up to 132kV (BESC qualified)
Experience working under NEC contracts
Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation
Familiar with cost/value reporting and commercial awareness
Confident using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Full UK driving licence
UKPN Substation Entry or prior UKPN experience (Desirable)