Site Manager

We're looking for a Site Manager to join our UKPN team based in Crawley, The post is established in support of the UK Power Networks ED1SON Alliance, comprising UKPN, Morrison Utility Services, Clancy Docwra and Kier Utilities. The Alliance is charged with delivering a £1bn programme in the 2023-2028 ED2 regulatory period. Kier Utilities has been appointed to undertake cable and electrical infrastructure projects across the Southern and Eastern Power Networks (SPN & EPN)., The Site Manager will be responsible for on site delivery of electrical infrastructure upgrades and installations for UKPN. You will ensure the implementation of health and safety policies and procedures and be responsible for the site delivery of projects to the correct standards. You'll liaise with the Commercial Team to produce financial forecasts and final cost and value reviews and manage Subcontracts. You'll have a proven track record of successfully managing a project with strong leadership, management and problem-solving abilities. Your day to day will include:

• Responsible for the safe delivery of significant and potentially complex projects to quality standards and in line budget and programme.
• Use Airline and Novade (specialists H&S software) to complete weekly inspections and incident reporting. Contribute to the investigation of incidents on site.
• Ensure Inductions, RAMS briefings and TBT are completed and that all persons are competent for the tasks being undertaken.
• Hold the Principal Contractor responsibility where Kier are appointed under the CDM Regulations, Coordinating the safe activities of everyone on site (e.g. subcontractors, designers, UKPN staff, etc.)
• Development of quality plans in accordance with specifications ensuring implementation of ITPs, Record Sheets, NCRs and Defects.
  
  Sound knowledge and understanding of NEC3 Contracts including Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• CSCS/EUSR and SMSTS holder
  
  Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.