Site Manager - Transmission in Skipton

Our client, a leading infrastructure and energy contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of critical transmission and power infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of site operations on nationally significant projects, leading construction teams and subcontractors while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving programme delivery, managing stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and in compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

• Lead day-to-day site operations across transmission and power infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant, and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Drive safety, quality, and operational performance across all construction activities.
• Monitor programme progress and proactively resolve issues that may impact delivery.
• Review and implement RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work before work activities commence.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to maintain the highest standards.
• Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to specification.
• Coordinate construction activities with project teams, engineers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports, permits, and project documentation.
• Support testing, commissioning, handover, and project close-out activities as required.

Essential

• Proven experience managing construction activities within power, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or energy projects.
• Experience working on National Grid projects and familiarity with associated standards and processes.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Construction methodologies
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • CDM Regulations
  • Site management best practice
• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, and multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions in a fast-paced site environment.
• Full UK Driver's Licence.

Desirable

• SMSTS qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely.
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
• HSG47 qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• National Grid Competent Person authorisation.
• Previous experience on:
  • Transmission projects
  • Substation construction projects
  • Cable installation projects
  • Civil engineering infrastructure projects
• Experience managing:
  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
  • Permitting systems
  • Quality assurance processes
  • Temporary works

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on major UK transmission and grid infrastructure programmes.
• Exposure to nationally significant energy and utility projects.
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.