Site Manager – Kent (Substation)
Start: ASAP
Duration: Initial 3–12 months (rolling)
Competitive day rate (DOE)
Location: Kent
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting an experienced Site Manager (also suitable for a Site Supervisor with full NSI 6 & 8 authorisations) to lead the safe, efficient delivery of an ongoing energy infrastructure package at a Kent-based HV substation. You’ll own day-to-day operations—planning, delivery, HSE/CDM, quality, and stakeholder management—driving productivity, compliance, and on-time delivery. You’ll provide leadership to site teams, support the Field Operations Manager, and act as the key interface with clients and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage daily site operations to programme, spec, and HSE standards
2. Lead/coordinate site teams & subcontractors; deliver briefings and TBTs
3. Ensure CDM compliance; conduct inspections and safety audits
4. Control resources, materials, and plant; report progress and maintain records
5. Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
6. Drive continuous improvement; support incident/near-miss investigations
About You
7. Proven Site Manager on HV substation projects (civils, E&M)
8. 8+ years in HV; 5+ years substation site management
9. Strong knowledge of civil, LV & HV works and multi-OEM substation equipment
10. Commercially aware; excellent leadership, communication & problem solving
11. IT-literate (site management/reporting tools)
Qualifications & Competencies
12. National Grid Competent Person – Full NSI 6 & 8 Authorisation
13. CSCS card (mandatory)
14. Full UK driving licence
15. TP137 or SR163 (formal assessment required)
16. SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely; First Aid (3-day); HSG47
17. Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor
18. HNC/HND (Elec/Mech/Civil) or equivalent experience
19. NEBOSH (desirable); knowledge of impressed voltages
What’s on Offer
20. Long-term, rolling contract on a high-profile National Grid substation
21. Competitive rates & expenses
22. Strong safety culture and career-defining project experience
Apply/Enquiries: Laura at RGB Recruitment —