Assistant Site Manager

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of works at a 400kV substation. You'll work closely with the Site Manager, providing SR163 cover when required and supervising site teams…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £500 – £525/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 21 August 2026

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About this job

We're looking for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to support the delivery of works at a 400kV substation.

You'll work closely with the Site Manager, providing SR163 cover when required and supervising site teams and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

What you'll be doing

Supporting the Site Manager across daily substation activities
Providing SR163 cover when the Site Manager is off site
Supervising subcontractors and monitoring site progress
Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and Safe Systems of Work
Setting teams to work and monitoring activities through completion
Issuing Permits to Dig and supporting site safety procedures
Maintaining quality standards and supporting as-built informationWhat we're looking for

Previous experience on HV / EHV substation projects
Strong site supervision or management experience
Knowledge of CDM regulations
Experience implementing Safe Systems of Work
Confident supervising subcontractors and site teams
Strong Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental awareness
SR163 experience / capability would be highly advantageousThe opportunity

£450-£500 per day, Outside IR35, on an initial 6-month rolling contract working on a major 400kV substation project.

If you're an experienced Assistant Site Manager or Site Supervisor with HV substation experience, apply today

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