Site Manager – Kent (Substation)

££ Start: ASAP
££ Duration: Initial 3–12 months (rolling)
££ Competitive day rate (DOE)
££ Location: Kent

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting an experienced Site Manager (also suitable for a Site Supervisor with full NSI 6 and 8 authorisations) to lead the safe, efficient delivery of an ongoing energy infrastructure package at a Kent-based HV substation. You’ll own day-to-day operations—planning, delivery, HSE/CDM, quality, and stakeholder management—driving productivity, compliance, and on-time delivery. You’ll provide leadership to site teams, support the Field Operations Manager, and act as the key interface with clients and subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities

- Manage daily site operations to programme, spec, and HSE standards
- Lead/coordinate site teams and subcontractors; deliver briefings and TBTs
- Ensure CDM compliance; conduct inspections and safety audits
- Control resources, materials, and plant; report progress and maintain records
- Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement; support incident/near-miss investigations

About You

- Proven Site Manager on HV substation projects (civils, EandM)
- 8+ years in HV; 5+ years substation site management
- Strong knowledge of civil, LV and HV works and multi-OEM substation equipment
- Commercially aware; excellent leadership, communication and problem solving
- IT-literate (site management/reporting tools)

Qualifications and Competencies

- National Grid Competent Person – Full NSI 6 and 8 Authorisation
- CSCS card (mandatory)
- Full UK driving licence
- TP137 or SR163 (formal assessment required)
- SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely; First Aid (3-day); HSG47
- Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor
- HNC/HND (Elec/Mech/Civil) or equivalent experience
- NEBOSH (desirable); knowledge of impressed voltages

What’s on Offer

- Long-term, rolling contract on a high-profile National Grid substation
- Competitive rates and expenses
- Strong safety culture and career-defining project experience

££ Apply/Enquiries: Laura at RGB Recruitment — lstephenson@rgbrec.co.uk