SR163 Site Manager X2

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a SR163 Site Manager x2 on a 6 month rolling contract, located London.

Role Summary

• Manage day-to-day site operations for 400kV substation works, ensuring delivery against programme, quality, and safety targets
• Act as the primary client-facing point of contact on site, representing the project professionally to National Grid and other stakeholders
• Oversee full self-delivery teams and resources, ensuring works are executed in line with National Grid standards and specifications
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel as required
• Monitor and report on progress, risks, and issues to senior management and client stakeholders
• Ensure all site activities comply with National Grid's technical, quality, and regulatory standards
• Support and enforce site inductions, permits to work, and safe systems of work
• Escalate and resolve site-level issues promptly to avoid delays or non-conformance

Requirements

• Valid and current SR163 status (full, not provisional) — mandatory
• CP (Competent persons) 
• Proven National Grid experience, specifically delivering 400kV substation projects
• Demonstrable experience of full self-delivery on substation projects (not sub-contracted/managed delivery)
• Prior experience acting as a client-facing representative, liaising directly with National Grid and other key stakeholders
• Right to work in the UK (evidence required prior to start)
• Willingness and ability to operate Outside IR35 via a Limited Company

Person Specification

• Extensive experience as a Site Manager on HV/EHV substation projects, specifically 400kV
• Strong working knowledge of National Grid processes, standards, and governance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence operating in a client-facing capacity
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary site teams
• Sound understanding of CDM regulations and site safety management
• Full SR163 accreditation (current, not lapsed or provisional)

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!