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Site Manager
Site Manager (Permanent, Full-time) – Basingstoke/Southern Region
Location
- Basingstoke, Southern Region
- Securing responsibilities across the Southern Region, with travel to multiple sites.
Summary
Join our Freedom business as part of the NG Bailey Group, leading energy infrastructure projects as a Site Manager for our Power team.
You’ll oversee underground cable installation and replacement works, supporting major clients like SSE and UK Power Networks (UKPN). This role ensures critical projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard, working alongside skilled teams who prioritise quality and rigour.
Reporting to the Project Manager, your work involves:
- Managing worksite logistics and team coordination
- Ensuring timelines, budget, and quality targets are met
Key Deliverables
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Technical Leadership:
- Supervise and coordinate underground cable and civil works (installation/replacements).
- Compile pre-, mid-, and post-construction site surveys, preparing re-measure reports for the Project Manager.
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Team & Resource Management:
- Plan, resource, and assign teams to ensure workload demands are fulfilled.
- Validate compliance with safety standards and operational procedures.
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Health & Safety Responsibilities:
- Proactively drive "Safety First and Foremost"—adhere to CDM Regulations and enforce rigorous safety culture.
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Stakeholder Coordination:
- Support the Project Manager with programming, variation management, and issue resolution.
- Build trust & transparency with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues.
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Documentation & Compliance:
- Compile job packs, permits, and site documentation to industry standards.
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- Team Development:
- Mentor and motivate field teams to maintain high-quality, consistent work.
Requirements
We’re seeking a CDM expert with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, field-based environment. Essential qualifications and experience include:
- CDM-Coordinator or Project-Manager experience in electrical and civil Site Management, focusing on underground cables/substation civil works (mandatory).
- NRSWA (New Road & Street Works) accreditation (mandatory).
- Proven ability to **manage Health & Safety hands-on, with a track record of zero incidents.
- Adaptability in multi-site assignments, balancing logistics, deadlines, and stakeholder needs.
Desirable (but not mandatory):
- Certifications: IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS, or SSSTS ( Construction/Health & Safety).
- Technical training: First Aid, Manual Handling, or CDM Awareness qualifications.
- Proficient in IT documentation tools—records systems, report software, and project management platforms (e.g., Power BI, Notion).
Competencies
- Proven ability to inspire teams, delivering excellent performance under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving skills and liability for cost/schedule adherence.
- Adept grasp of effective communication, whether face-to-face or at board level.
- Comfortable navigating Regulatory (e.g., HSWT 2016) and site-specific compliance protocols.
Benefits
We prioritise attracting and retaining exceptional talent with a competitively-sized offering:
- **Salary sacrifice scheme with Hybrid/Electric Vehicle discounts
- Pension plan (8% employer contribution) with leading providers
- 2 days Paid Volunteer Hours & flexible personal well-being leave
- Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (counselling & legal advice support)
- Flexible optional benefits, including:
- Dental Insurance
- Tax-Free Gym Memberships
- Give As You Earn (charity donations)
- Travel & Bike Insurance
- Personalised development pathways—training, regular reviews, and upskilling support.
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Next Steps
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About Us
NG Bailey Group is one of the UK’s independent leaders in engineering and infrastructure services, established since 1921.
• 3,000 employees across sectors including energy, utilities, and high-spec construction. • The 2024 financial year saw a turnover of £500M—highlighting our operational scale and scope. • Investment in staff growth: Top-tier training programmes + clear career progression.
• Our responsible, forward-thinking ethos enables collaboration on groundbreaking projects, utilising innovative tools for measurable impact.
• Failure to progress signposts? Probable pathwaying for all drivers of careers at NG Bailey.
We value commitment, performance, and loyalty. Join a team shaping tomorrow’s critical infrastructure, supported by sustained growth opportunities.
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