Job Title: Civils Site Manager
Reporting to: Construction Manager
Role purpose
The Transmission & Distribution Sector is currently thriving as the Government looks to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to take advantage of the growth in the Renewable Energy Sector.
Omexom are a partner of SSE on the ASTI Framework and Pathway to 2030, and this project forms part of a major programme of works supporting critical grid infrastructure.
The Site Manager has a significant role and will manage all specified civil work on electrical substations ensuring delivery on time to the required standards. They will be the key figure in the daily management of the civil engineering aspects of the works and be the principal point of contact for civil sub-contractors and their agents.
The position will be based on site full-time although travel may be required to other locations to attend meetings or for short term cover other projects i.e., holiday/sickness cover. For a short initial period, you may be required to work in the Dundee Office to assist with pre-construction works.
Upon commencement of construction works the position will transition to a full-time site-based role at a major substation in Dundee. Hours of work normally align with site hours 0730-1800 Mon-Fri, 0800-1300 Sat. Occasional working outside these hours will be required to meet the requirements of the project.
They will assist the Construction Manager with delivery of the project and be a main point of daily contact for the various civil contractors engaged on site.
The postholder will be responsible together with the site team for ensuring site safety and ensuring quality processes are implemented for all works.
This is an ideal opportunity to work on a prestige large project for a Tier 1 Contractor with a visible path of progression to Civils/Construction Manager. Omexom encourage and support their staff to develop and maximize their potential.
Responsibilities & Duties
Including but not limited to the following:
- Lead the day-to-day site management of civils works, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and required standards.
- Manage civil subcontractors, supervisors, and site resources to ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated execution of the works.
- Plan and coordinate site activities in line with the contract programme and short-term look-ahead plans, supporting progress meetings, planning meetings, and weekly programme updates.
- Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with the Works Information, technical specifications, design documents, RAMS, lift plans, and Omexom procedures.
- Maintain effective communication with the Construction Manager, Project Manager, Commercial Team, SHEQW staff, and other project stakeholders on all matters relating to site delivery.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of site records, diaries, audits, and project documentation, with information stored appropriately within the Omexom Information Management System.
- Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality performance, including compliance with CDM requirements and company procedures.
- Monitor inspections, ITPs, plant certification, and non-conformances to ensure works are completed safely and in line with quality expectations.
- Support commercial and operational control through effective management of site-based materials, orders, and input to applications for payment, cost reviews, and additional works submissions.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to site personnel, ensuring appropriate competence, development, and direct supervision of work activities.
- Attend and contribute to progress, planning, pre-start, and coordination meetings as required to support successful project delivery.
Key interfaces
Relationships with key stakeholders:
- Sub-Contractors
- Site Fitters and Apprentices
- Third Party Workforces that may be affected by our works.
- Project Team (Safety and Design)
- Project Manager
- Client nominated representatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
The Site Manager should have a minimum of 8 years’ experience working on DNO substation sites operating from 11 – 400kV.
The Site Manager will also possess:
- A proven site management history with the ability to execute critical tasks in real time.
- SMSTS Qualification
- CSCS card or equivalent
- A sound knowledge of H&S and risk assessments
- The ability to plan works in the most efficient manner.
- The ability to manage and motivate staff.
- The ability to put the customer at the center of decision making.
- The ability to engage at a specific and detailed level with key tasks, evidenced by those tasks being executed in a highly efficient manner.
- Personal integrity, resilience and the robustness needed to operate in a fast-changing contracting environment.
Competency
Required skills, knowledge, and abilities:
The Site Manager will be a confident communicator with the leadership, organisational, and commercial awareness required to manage site delivery effectively.
- Strong leadership and team-working skills
- Effective planning, organisation, and resource management skills
- Clear and professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Customer-focused with strong commercial awareness
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and site conditions
- A proactive and practical approach to problem solving and decision making
Values
In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:
Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.
Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high-quality results.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.
