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Posted 16 August, 2026

SR163 Site Manager X2

Rubicon Consulting
EC1, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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