Site Manager

Site ManagerLocation: Silvertown, LondonFull-time, PermanentCompetitive + Flexible Benefits

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Site Manager to oversee all electrical construction activities for a new grid substation in Silvertown, supplied via three new 132kV cables from Islington and West Ham. You'll ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works on this major infrastructure project.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Survey work sites before, during, and after works, including final re-measures.
• Plan and manage electrical works and resource allocation.
• Compile job packs and RAMs for contractor mobilisation.
• Submit permits and PAIs and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
• Manage groundworks contractors and monitor adherence to procedures.
• Proactively manage health and safety issues to maintain an incident-free culture.
• Ensure all site documentation is completed and returned to the Project Manager.
• Support project programme development and mentor site teams.
• Report scope changes or design variations promptly.
• Collaborate with other Site Managers to deliver safe cable routes and substation construction.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience managing sites, contractors, and field teams on EHV cable or substation projects.
• Valid NRSWA certificate.
• ADUS trained.
• IOSH Managing Safety or SMSTS/SSSTS.
• First Aid and Manual Handling certification.
• CDM awareness and strong IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, 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:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, 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.

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.