Senior Site Manager

For an interconnector cable project we are looking for a Senior Site Manager.

Scope of position comprises the following main activities:

• Cable system Design, Land and submarine cables manufacturing and transportation
• Civil works and land cable installation by UK Civil Contractor (i.e. archaeological survey, site preparation, enabling works, construction works like trenching, HDD, duct installation, cable installation, joint bay excavation and backfilling, site reinstatement) both in England and Scotland
• Cable jointing activities, Termination jointing activities at Converter Station both in England and Scotland
• Landfall civil works (site preparation, HDD, duct installation, TJB excavation)
• Submarine cable installation, cable laying, cable protection and rock dumping remedial works
• High Voltage testing

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Project Director as Site Manager you will be responsible for the site supervision and enforcement of compliance with the Project HSE Plans and this CPP.
• Be responsible for all actions to be taken regarding the topics of safety, health and environmental protection.
• Coordinate HSE aspects with client Site HSE manager, Employer Site HSE manager, other contractors/subcontractors.
• Coordinate activities in a way that no interference will take place between different activities.
• Organize and chair site construction daily and weekly meetings with Employer and other contractors/subcontractors.
• Ensure that HSE measures set out in the Design Hazard register and the construction HSE risk assessment are applied on site by all parties (subcontractor and internal workers).
• Carry out periodical site visit/inspections based on HSE risks present at site.
• Check or ensure that all persons are trained/competent for their tasks.
• Check or ensure all equipment is fit for purpose.
• Act as main interface with Onshore Permitting Manager, participate in meetings with Land Owners, Authorities, Asset Owners and follow-up any action needed to obtain permits on time cooperating with Employer.
• Make sure a Permits obtainment schedule and site access tracker is in place and properly monitored.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and regulations, championing a safety-first culture.
• Collection of the Lessons Learnt.

Profile

• Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as Site Manager for major Oil & Gas EPC Contractor or Civil Contractor. Preferably involved in Project comprising engineering, procurement and land installation of power and telecom cables.
• Proven experience of Subcontractors documentation review and follow-up of docs review cycle with Employer.
• Experience with permits and consent management process (permits to access the Site, crossing agreements, liaison with Land Owner, local planning authority, etc.).
• Experience in managing Interface between different Contractors working within the same Worksite (e.g. Converter Station and or landfall).
• Supplier and Subcontractor management.
• Strong safety culture and leadership.

MANDATORY Required certifications

• CDM Regulation 2015
• Site management safety training scheme (UK), SMSTS
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (UK), CSCS
• Temporary Work Procedure BS 5975, TWC certification

Contract requirement

• Contract minimum duration: 1 year starting ASAP.
• Full time based at Construction Office.
• Weekly Site Visit to Construction Site along the cable route and at converter station site as needed.
• Potentially asked for short mission to Peterhead Scotland (time to time).