SR163/TP137 PC Site Manager - South Wales

Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

6/3/2025

🔧 Job Opportunity: SR163 PC Site Manager - Substation Construction (South Wales)
📍 Location: Initially based in our South Wales office, transitioning to site-based work in Newport & Pembroke
💼 Contract Type: C.I.S. (Construction Industry Scheme)
💰 Rate: Competitive market rates

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced SR163 PC Site Manager to lead the construction of a new substation project in South Wales. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in managing civil works on live HV substations and holding the necessary National Grid authorisations.

You will begin by working from our South Wales office, focusing on planning and managing survey works, developing the Construction Phase Plan, and preparing for site mobilisation. Once the project is ready to break ground, you will transition to being full-time on-site across Newport and Pembroke.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all phases of substation construction
• Develop and implement the Construction Phase Plan
• Coordinate and supervise survey and preparatory works
• Ensure full compliance with National Grid standards and safety protocols
• Liaise with stakeholders, contractors, and project teams
• Conduct regular site visits and manage on-site activities post-mobilisation
  
  

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience managing civil works on National Grid live HV substations
• SR163 accreditation (Person in Charge)
• NG NSI 8 Full (National Grid Safety Instruction)
• TWS (Technical Works Supervisor)
• HS(G)47 - Avoiding danger from underground services
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• Full First Aid certification
  
  

What We Offer:

• Long-term project with high-profile infrastructure impact
• Competitive market rates (C.I.S. engagement)
• Opportunity to work with a skilled and supportive team
• Dynamic work environment with both office and site-based responsibilities

📅 Start Date: ASAP
📨 To Apply: Please send your CV and proof of certifications

Desired Skills and Experience

The role will require working initially from our South Wales office to plan/manage survey works & preparation for site installation (Construction Phase Plan development etc), plus visiting sites & managing the works. Initially working from the office, then full time at site (after mobilisation).
The site locations shall be a combination of Newport & Pembroke.

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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