Job Description:

Fawkes & Reece are pleased to offer an excellent opportunity for a Temporary Site Manager for an immediate start up until the end of October 2026 to work on a substation construction project based in Nelson -

You will be working for a well-respected, award-winning main contractor operating across multiple sectors, including National Grid, highways, infrastructure, buildings, water, defence, and energy, throughout South Wales and the South West.

This role is for an immediate start until the end of October 2026

Role Overview

As Temporary Site Manager, you will have overall responsibility for site operations on the construction of two brick-built substation block houses. The project comprises single-storey brickwork and block work structures, roof trusses and roof build-up, internal finishing works, steel door installation, and M&E installation.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall site management within a live 400kV NGET substation environment
• Management of agency and direct workforce for self-delivered works
• Coordination and management of subcontractors, including scaffolding, drilling, door installation, and M&E packages
• Health and Safety on Site
• Ensuring compliance with client and site-specific rules
• Quality management, including interface coordination, hold points, and QA documentation
• Preparation and implementation of SSOW, including RAMS and lift plans
• Material and resource procurement and management
• Commercial awareness, including change control and notification

Required Competencies

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card

Desirable (Not Essential)

• National Grid Person training
• NVQ Level 6
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• Lift Supervisor

Benefits

• Temporary role
• Immediate start
• 4 months plus work
• Competitive day rate: £280-£300 (dependent on experience)
• Weekly pay
• Location - Nelson

If you are interested, please submit your CV to Hazel Baron via the Fawkes & Reece website.