Site Manager Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England
Job description
Are you experienced in site supervision and have a background in either water, gas or electrical work? Do you possess strong organisational skills and the ability to influence others? If so, the Multi-Utility Site Manager position may be suitable for you.
UK Power Solutions is seeking a committed Multi-Utility Site Manager to oversee the construction of new Electricity, Gas & Water mains and service installation on behalf of a successful ICP with a national presence. In this role, you will serve as the representative for UKPS and ensure that customer-requested works are carried out efficiently and within budget through on-site supervision, management of materials, and a diligent approach.
Role Responsibilities
- Effectively manage and take overall responsibility of multiple sites, ensuring regular site visits and confirmation of materials/site preparedness.
- Supervise UKPS internal staff and subcontractors in the delivery of the on-site elements of new Electricity, Gas & Water mains, and service connections.
- Ensure works are carried out in line with UKPS HSEQ standards.
- Ensure all works are completed to the relevant IDNO, DNO, GDN, IGT & Water companies standards
- Undertake on site safety and quality audits, recording and closing out any project non-conformances.
- Management of any corrective actions raised against your projects
- Maintain an understanding of client/project requirements and timescales and ensure these are met.
- Liaise with Clients Site Manager(s) and support them with regards to programming, call offs and management of onsite works.
- Provide accurate information to assist back-office staff with Work Instructions, Risk Assessments and Method Statements for craft teams.
- Maintain up to date project completion information to assist with accurate live project work to date records.
- Liaise with UKPS Electric, Gas & Water technical teams where required regarding energisations and live mains extensions etc.
- Manage project materials in line with the project budget and UKPS’ processes and procedures including the management of live on-site material records and storage.
- Regularly communicate with the MU Team and provide reports as required.
About you
- Experience in site supervision within the Utilities distribution industry is desirable.
- Previous authorisations within the utilities industry would be an advantage.
- Previous experience of craft skills working on distribution networks would be advantageous.
- Qualification in Electrical, Gas or Water would be an advantage but not essential
- Solid organisational ability and strong influencing skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team, with good communication skills.
- Customer service orientated, and a desire to achieve the best results and contribute to the success of UKPS.
- Problem solver and solution provider.
- The following would be beneficial, but training can be provided as required; SSSTS, EUSR or equivalent, First Aid, Manual Handling
Core Benefits:
In return for your hard work and dedication we can offer you:
- Competitive starting salary
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising by 1 day a year after two complete years’ service, up to a maximum of 30 days
- Life Insurance (3x salary)
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- Private Medical Insurance (following successful probation)
- Employee Assistance Programme
About us
We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP). We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial and industrial projects.
As a part of the Last Mile Infrastructure Group, one of UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, we own and operate in excess of 300,000 gas and electricity connections serving residential and commercial customers. In total the Group employs over 650 people across the UK.
Check out our website: https://ukpowersolutions.co.uk/
