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Pay & Benefits
Salary: £53,539 per annum, in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework.
Company car / cash allowance: £6,500 per annum.
Bonus: Up to 10% as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme.
Hours: 41.25 hours work pattern over 7 days.
Start date: 12th January 2026.
Position: One position available across the NGN Network.
Position Summary
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. The role involves 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 and contribute to the tactical direction of NGN’s civil operations, including Site Civil, Groundworks, and the in-house Special Operations team.
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.
Requirements & Qualifications
* 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 organized with attention to detail and flexibility to adapt to changing project needs.
* Relevant qualifications and certifications (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH, NRSWA, deep excavation) and ideally educated to HNC/HND level.
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 (discounts on UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days, and more)
* Family‑friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave, 6 months full pay for eligible employees on maternity leave, and shared parental leave.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion culture at NGN is embedded in everything that we do. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including ex‑services personnel, and are committed to delivering our Opportunity Action Plan. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and are members of WISE. We have signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign to be a force for good in our communities.
Next Steps
Please apply by clicking apply and uploading your CV. We look forward to receiving your application. Once the advert has closed, we will contact you within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. Interviews will be held at the end of November.
If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at NGNCareers@northerngas.co.uk.
About Northern Gas Networks
We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire. We own and maintain more than 37,000 km of gas pipes, covering major cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, as well as rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Our values are trailblazing, empowered, heartfelt, community‑focused, curious, and happy.
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