Job Description

Site Manager

Location: Basingstoke/Southern Region Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Site Manager to join our Freedom business, part of the NG Bailey Group.

As part of our Power team, you’ll oversee and manage underground cable installation and replacement works across the Southern Region, supporting major clients including SSE and UK Power Networks (UKPN). This is a great opportunity to lead on essential infrastructure projects that help power homes and businesses, working alongside skilled engineers and project professionals who take pride in doing things the right way.

This role reports to the Project Manager and will involve travel across multiple sites, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Supervising and coordinating all civil works relating to underground cable installation and replacement projects.
• Surveying work sites before, during, and after construction – including compiling reports and re-measures for the Project Manager.
• Planning, resourcing, and setting teams to work, ensuring compliance with all procedures and safety standards.
• Proactively managing Health & Safety, maintaining our “Safety First and Foremost” culture across all sites.
• Supporting the Project Manager in developing programmes, managing variations, and resolving on-site issues effectively.
• Motivating and mentoring field teams to deliver high-quality, consistent work.
• Compiling job packs, permits, and other essential site documentation.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on leader who thrives in a field-based environment and can bring strong technical and people skills to our growing Power business.

An inspiring and proven CDM experienced electrical and civils Site Manager with experience in:

• Managing teams and site activity on high voltage cable or substation civil works. (Essential)
• Working safely within the requirements of CDM Regulations.
• Holding NRSWA accreditation. (Essential)
• Planning and organising multiple workstreams across different sites.
• Communicating clearly and building positive relationships with clients, customers, and colleagues.

It would be great if you also have:

• IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS, or SSSTS certification.
• First Aid, Manual Handling, or CDM Awareness training.
• Confidence using IT systems to complete reports and manage documentation.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle – including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. xbpsjku  

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

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