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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