Site Manager - UKPN framework - substation build

Company

Progressive

Location

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Posted At

8/11/2025

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Description

🔧 Site Managers (x2) - Substation Projects - M&E Focused 🔧
📍 Locations: Bedford & Rainham (UKPN Framework)
💰 Rate: £400/day (CIS)
📅 Duration: 6 Months
🏗️ Principal Contractor Role

We are currently seeking two experienced Site Managers to join our team on high-profile substation projects in Reading and Epping. These roles are offered on a CIS contract basis and will run for an initial 6-month period, with strong potential for extension.

Both sites are post-civils, so the focus is now on M&E delivery. You'll be instrumental in driving the mechanical and electrical phases to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and programme adherence.

✅ Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily site operations and coordinate M&E subcontractors
Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company procedures
Manage site documentation, RAMS, and progress reporting
Liaise with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders
Drive programme delivery and resolve on-site issues efficiently

🧰 Requirements:

Proven experience managing M&E works on substation or similar infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of SSE or UKPN standards (depending on location)
SMSTS, First Aid, and relevant electrical qualifications preferred
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple trades on site

📌 Contract Details:

Start: ASAP
Rate: £400/day (CIS)
Duration: 6 months
Employer: Principal Contractor

Desired Skills and Experience

Site Manager - Substation - SMSTS - High Voltage - DNO - 132kv substation - Electrical - M&E - Essex - Herts

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To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com

Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales