Site Manager - Power Distribution (UKPN & SSEN)

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  • Oct 24, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Role: Site Manager - Power Distribution (UKPN & SSEN)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Location: Covering sites across Hertfordshire & surrounding counties

What will you be doing?

You will be a part of the Substation Build Team, delivering on UKPN's and SSEN's 11kV to 132kV Network.

Coordinate and supervise construction activities from commencement through to final completion.

Help develope Health and Safety Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments with working knowledge of current SHEQ legislation.

Client liaison, delivering progress meetings and carrying out client audits.

We're looking for someone who excels in leading site staff to make sure they're working in a safe & responsible manner and understand the tasks they're undertaking, within the time allowances for these tasks.

What you'll bring

  • HNC / Degree Level in Construction, Civil Engineering or an Electrical discipline or equivalent construction experience
  • CITB Site Managers Safety Training Scheme
  • Temporary Works Supervisor
  • Background in construction and electricity industry, with competency to work in Substations up to 132kV
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts & cost/value reporting exposure
  • IT skills - particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel
  • A high degree of manual dexterity and happy to working outdoors in all weathers and confined spaces!
  • Full UK Drivers Licence is essential as role requires travel.

What's in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

  • Matched or contributory pension scheme
  • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Employee assistance programme
  • My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
  • Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

  • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
  • Private health care and health care cash plan for you
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Overtime

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.