Overview
In this role you will discharge Principal Contractor duties on major 400kV+ power projects, leading multidisciplinary site teams to deliver on time, safely and to high quality. You will work within a collaborative, technically driven environment to manage RAMS, permits and site plans across live construction activities. The position focuses on safe delivery, stakeholder coordination and adherence to CDM regulations in high-voltage settings. This is an opportunity to shape project delivery across transmission and distribution schemes.
Responsibilities
- Discharge Principal Contractor responsibilities under CDM 2015
- Develop and manage the Construction Phase Plan and site management arrangements
- Coordinate civil, mechanical and electrical works on site
- Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring safety, efficiency and timely delivery
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers, direct labour and stakeholders on site
- Review and implement RAMS, permits and work packs
- Monitor progress, resources, plant and materials; take corrective action
- Lead site meetings, toolbox talks, inspections, audits and safety briefings
Key requirements
- Significant experience in Site Manager / PCSM on Transmission & Distribution or substation projects
- National Grid SR163 accreditation and SMSTS with IOSH, or NEBOSH certification
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities
- Experience managing Civil, Mechanical and Electrical substation construction
- Proven ability reviewing RAMS, managing Temporary Works and completing ITPs
- Strong knowledge of site setup, coordination and project delivery
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Valid CSCS Card and relevant site-based certification
- leadership
- communication
- stakeholder management
- CDM Regulations knowledge
- RAMS preparation and review
- Temporary Works management
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