Global Substation Solutions are looking to hire a Trainee Site Manager to join our team on a permanent basis
Candidate must have:
· Must be able to report daily to West Boldon, Tyne and Wear Test Facility
· Min 10 years’ experience in a similar role or industry
· Full Drivers Licence
· Experience in managing teams in a fast paced and process driven environment
· IT proficiency- MS Office
· Willing to travel across the country and stay in hotels whilst completing work on sites.
Candidate Desirables:
· National Grid Persons/ Competent Persons authorisation
· SPEN Authorisations – New 5th Edition: Comp Persons, APSA, APSD, APAWP
· Certification including SMSTS and/or SSSTS, HSG47, Full First Aid qualification, NGETSR163
· All relevant H&S accreditation and certification (Safety Passport, IOSH Managing Safety)
Roles/Responsibilities
· Travelling across the country on a regular basis to various sites to complete all works on jobs
· Responsible for liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and coordinating and supervising the general workforce involved in the project.
· Responsible for ensuring that all relevant site documentation and client paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely fashion i.e. Checking and preparing site reports
· Ensure emergency plans are in place for all activities on site and take full responsibility in the event of an emergency.
· Record and report all accidents and near misses and submit to SHEQ Manager in a timely fashion.
· Ensure inspection of materials is carried out (either client supplied or purchased for purpose of the site construction) to ensure that all materials are to specification and in good order and to promptly report any faults or irregularities to the Project Manager
· Ensure a timely register of any change and claims of the project
· Ensure that all site teams and subcontractors are compliant with instructions regarding PPE, use of safety equipment and correct usage of tools and equipment and follow safe working practices and site security protocols
· Have an updated Construction Health and Safety Plan available on site at all times and where additional hazards are identified draw up a risk assessment and complete where necessary a method statement to cover relevant activity.
· Ensure that all relevant H&S paperwork is on site and available for audit, as required
· Responsible for the day to day implementation of the SHEQ systems on all GSS sites
· Be aware of and monitor the implementation of the Company’s Safety Statement and relevant legislative regulations
· Escalate any breaches of H&S to the SHEQ and Project Manager.
· To share his/her experience in the on-going development of safe and best practice installation methods where identified.
· Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations at all times. Prepare and carry out risk assessments and method statements
· As well as managing site, you will be required to have a hands-on approach to installation both at site and preparing equipment ready for factory acceptance testing.
· Maintaining quality control procedures
Needs to Be
· Must take ownership for tasks and responsibilities
· Able to operate in a dynamic and fast paced organization
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Systematic approach to problem solving
· Enthusiasm, the ability to contribute to a team, a flexible approach to all aspects of work
Benefits
· Company pension
· Cycle to work scheme
· Electric car scheme
· Discounted gym membership
· Employee discount
· Flexible schedule
· Life insurance
· Sick pay
·Yearly bonus
·Excellent holiday entitlement
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
