Site Manager NSI 6 & 8
LS091025

£450 - £575 Per Day

Full Time

Contract

Kent, Kent

Engineering And Technical

Posted 7 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

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
  • Manage daily site operations to programme, spec, and HSE standards
  • Lead/coordinate site teams & subcontractors; deliver briefings and TBTs
  • Ensure CDM compliance; conduct inspections and safety audits
  • Control resources, materials, and plant; report progress and maintain records
  • Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
  • Drive continuous improvement; support incident/near-miss investigations
About You
  • Proven Site Manager on HV substation projects (civils, E&M)
  • 8+ years in HV; 5+ years substation site management
  • Strong knowledge of civil, LV & HV works and multi-OEM substation equipment
  • Commercially aware; excellent leadership, communication & problem solving
  • IT-literate (site management/reporting tools)
Qualifications & Competencies
  • National Grid Competent Person – Full NSI 6 & 8 Authorisation
  • CSCS card (mandatory)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • TP137 or SR163 (formal assessment required)
  • SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely; First Aid (3-day); HSG47
  • Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor
  • HNC/HND (Elec/Mech/Civil) or equivalent experience
  • NEBOSH (desirable); knowledge of impressed voltages
What’s on Offer
  • Long-term, rolling contract on a high-profile National Grid substation
  • Competitive rates & expenses
  • Strong safety culture and career-defining project experience
📩 Apply/Enquiries: Laura at RGB Recruitment — lstephenson@rgbrec.co.uk

Laura Stephenson

lstephenson@rgbrec.co.uk

01392 314052

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