Freelance Site Manager
6 Month Contract
Delivering the Civils & HV Infrastructure Behind One of the UK's Growing Energy Sectors
Recruit 4 Construction are recruiting an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a major New Substation project in York.
This role will be responsible for the successful delivery of the full civils package together , requiring an individual who is comfortable managing multiple disciplines, coordinating specialist subcontractors and driving programme performance from site.
We're looking for a Site Manager who enjoys being out on site, solving problems, leading teams and taking ownership of project delivery.
This is not a paperwork-only management role.
We want someone who leads from the front, commands respect through experience and can keep a project moving when challenges arise.
You must have sub-contractor or Contractor experience for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you havent performed the role of Site Manager within a Civil Engineering Sub-Contractor environment.
You must have had previous experience of working on SubStations or substations environment.
The Project
The scheme involves the delivery of:
- Full civil engineering package
- Earthworks and foundations
- Drainage and ducting infrastructure
- Reinforced concrete works
- Utility installations
- External works
- Coordination with specialist HV contractors and stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Manage all day-to-day site activities
- Lead subcontractors, direct labour and site teams
- Coordinate engineering, commercial and operational activities
- Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme
- Chair site briefings and toolbox talks
- Maintain quality standards and site documentation
- Monitor progress and proactively resolve site issues
- Build strong working relationships with the client, engineers and wider project team
- Drive a positive site culture focused on safety, accountability and delivery
Essential Experience
- Previous experience as a Site Manager delivering Civils on a substation/BESS environment
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ideally from an Engineering Background
- Proven leadership ability and a hands-on approach to site management
- Strong problem-solving mindset
- Experience managing multiple work fronts simultaneously
- Ability to coordinate site teams, engineers and subcontractors effectively
- SMSTS
- CSCS Black Card
- First Aid at Work
- Full UK Driving Licence
Highly Desirable
- Site Engineering background
- BESS project experience
- Substation experience
- High Voltage infrastructure experience
- Substation project experience
- EUSR Categories 1 & 2
- Experience working alongside DNOs, ICPs or National Grid-related projects
The Person
You'll be someone who:
- Leads by example
- Doesn't wait for problems to become someone else's problem
- Takes ownership of delivery
- Can communicate effectively with operatives through to senior management
- Thrives in a fast-paced project environment
- Understands the standards expected on major energy infrastructure projects
This is an Opportunity to work on a major infrastructure scheme with future project opportunities available after successful completion of this project.
Pay: £400.00-£435.00 per day
Work Location: In person
