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