Site Manager

We''re looking for a Site Manager to join our UKPN team based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire

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).

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Hours: 45 hours per week

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 per year

What will you be responsible for?

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.


• Ensure that all persons are put to work in line with UKPN HSS 01 015 under a Person in Charge of Safety (PICoS) and adequately supervised.


• 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.)


• Ensure all licences and permits in place for the project and that any conditions or constraints are adhered to.


• Development of quality plans in accordance with specifications ensuring implementation of ITPs, Record Sheets, NCRs and Defects.

What are we looking for?

This role of Site Manager is great for you if:

• 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

We''re all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don''t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits
We''re proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion
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.

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier