Site Manager

Job Title: Site Manager

Reporting to: Construction Manager

Role purpose

The OHL Site Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of overhead line construction, refurbishment, and maintenance projects. The role provides leadership to site-based teams and subcontractors, ensuring all works are completed in accordance with programme requirements, health and safety legislation, client specifications, and company standards.

The Site Manager will play a key role in driving operational excellence, maintaining strong client relationships, and promoting a positive safety culture across all activities.

Responsibilities & Duties

Including but not limited to the following:

· Health, Safety & Environmental

· Lead and promote a positive health, safety, and environmental culture on site.

· Ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with CDM Regulations, company procedures, and client requirements.

· Review and implement RAMS, permits, and site-specific safety controls.

· Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and toolbox talks.

· Investigate incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.

· Ensure compliance with environmental and sustainability requirements.

Operational Delivery

· Manage the day-to-day delivery of OHL projects ranging from maintenance works to major transmission infrastructure schemes.

· Coordinate site labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.

· Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

· Monitor progress against project plans and provide regular updates to project teams.

· Identify risks, delays, and resource constraints and implement mitigation measures.

· Ensure quality standards are achieved and maintained throughout project delivery.

Leadership & People Management

· Provide leadership and supervision to site teams, foremen, and subcontractors.

· Support the development and mentoring of junior engineers, supervisors, and operatives.

· Conduct performance management and workforce engagement activities.

· Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Client & Stakeholder Management

· Act as the primary site representative for the company.

· Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, landowners, local authorities, and stakeholders.

· Attend progress meetings and provide detailed site reports.

· Support the resolution of technical and operational issues.

Commercial & Programme Control

· Support project teams in managing costs and resources.

· Monitor productivity and identify improvement opportunities.

· Assist with change management and the recording of variations.

· Ensure accurate site records, diaries, and project documentation are maintained.

Person Specification

The jobholder will be responsible for the safety of themselves and colleagues, and act as ambassador for a strong safety culture within Omexom. This role can be challenging, and therefore the jobholder will be required to respond quickly to changing situations. At Omexom we aim to provide the best possible service to our customers. In addition, the role will involve working outdoors in a site environment in all weather conditions.

Qualifications and experience

The jobholder must have experience of working in the overhead line construction industry and possess a strong understanding of health, safety, environment and quality aspects and have a sound technical knowledge, as well as:

Highly Desirable

· National Grid SR163 Authorisation (Current or previously held).

· National Grid Competent Person status.

· Experience working on National Grid transmission projects.

· Experience on 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV overhead line construction works.

· Desirable

· BESC Person.

· Temporary Works awareness/coordinator training.

· IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH.

· Lift Planning/Appointed Person awareness.

· Competence in permit-to-work systems.

Preferred Educational Background

Candidates would typically possess one of the following:

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering.

HNC/HND in Construction Management.

Degree in Civil Engineering.

Degree in Construction Management.

Degree in Engineering Management.

Relevant technical apprenticeship with substantial OHL industry experience.

Practical OHL construction experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Key Skills & Attributes

Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Strong safety leadership and behavioural safety awareness.

Effective planning and organisational skills.

Commercial awareness.

High level of communication and stakeholder management capability.

Problem-solving and decision-making ability.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Strong understanding of transmission construction methodologies.

This is a flexible based role with frequent travel and overnight stays as required on projects.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must have the following qualities:

Team Spirit & Generosity – able to work effectively within and contribute to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support and drive performance.

Trust and Empowerment – enjoy managing their responsibilities and time to ensure work is completed efficiently and professionally.

Integrity and Responsibility – enjoy taking responsibility for their duties and managing these effectively to ensure efficient high quality results.

Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually strive to improve processes and introduce new initiatives to improve efficiency.