Site Manager  National Grid (DNO) Substation Projects

Job Title: Site Manager – National Grid Distribution Framework (Former Western Power) 

Location: Midlands & South West (West Midlands, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, Stoke, Milton Keynes, Bristol area and surrounding) Contract Type: Contractor (12 months initial) – Immediate starts available 

About the Role We are urgently recruiting experienced Site Managers to join our delivery teams on the National Grid Distribution Framework. You will manage high-profile substation projects ranging from 132kV down to 11kV across the Midlands and South regions. This is a hands-on site leadership role on live DNO infrastructure projects.

Key Requirements (Non-Negotiable):

• Ops 1B authorisation (minimum) – Ops 2B strongly preferred.
• SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme).
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Proven experience managing substation projects in a DNO environment (Western Power / National Grid Distribution experience highly advantageous).
• Strong electrical or civils background.
• Demonstrable experience supervising teams, managing safety documents, and delivering substation works.

Ideal Candidate Profile: You will have significant experience working on operational substation environments. Candidates with only battery storage or greenfield experience will not be suitable. We need individuals who understand the strict safety and authorisation protocols of DNO networks.

Responsibilities:

• Full site management of substation projects.
• Management of safety documentation and authorisations.
• Leadership and supervision of fitters, wiremen, and subcontractors.
• Ensuring compliance with National Grid / DNO standards and procedures.
• Delivery of projects safely, on time, and to the required quality.

What We Offer:

• Immediate starts for the right candidates.
• Long-term opportunities across multiple frameworks (National Grid, Northern Power Grid, SSE, UKPN).
• Competitive day rate,
• Varied and technically challenging project portfolio.

How to Apply: Please send your CV with current day rate expectations, notice period, and details of your Ops authorisations to arjun@ambrecruitmentgroup.co.uk .

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