Site Manager

• Working under the direct supervision of the Project Manager
• Lead by example and embed a safety culture, promoting Hazard and Near Miss reporting
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and that supervisors and teams comply with relevant legislation and regulations
• Conduct RAMS evaluations, pre-start briefings, Toolbox Talks, point-of-work risk assessments, site inspections and incident reporting
• Issue and manage Permits to Work (PTW) for all high-risk activities, including mid-permit monitoring checks
• Actively supervise all active work zones, with a minimum of two inspections per zone per day
• Coordinate installation works with multiple subcontractors and stakeholders, including verifying Traffic Management arrangements at all excavation pits
• Identify and expose faults on buried networks that do not meet project specifications
• Manage pedestrian and public protection across the site, controlling access to excavations and other high-risk areas
• Order materials, handle deliveries and support commissioning activities
• Attend weekly site meetings and report progress and concerns to the Project Manager
• Maintain daily site records, QA packs and logs, reporting progress and budget matters to senior management
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 Regulation 12 and Hemiko’s HEM-GEN-PRO-HS-008 high-risk project framework
• Complete weekly formal Health & Safety inspections and submit the weekly H&S summary to the Construction Director
• Oversee environmental compliance, including COSHH substance management
• Share lessons learnt with the wider organisation and embed a near-miss reporting culture

• Experience working with deep excavations and associated work activities
• Knowledge of NRSWA street works requirements, ideally with supervisory accreditation
• Experience installing buried district heating pipework
• Proficient with Procore, Microsoft Excel, Word and Adobe
• Good IT, maths and bookkeeping skills
• Experience creating and implementing Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and RAMS, and issuing permits where required
• Ability to work from construction-use drawings and support re-design where appropriate
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate
• Experience working in a conservation area or seafront/coastal environment
• Strong communication skills, able to explain specifications and technical documents to a diverse team

Remuneration and Info

• Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
• An inclusive culture that promotes diversity.
• Holidays 25 days a year plus statutory holidays - with an option to purchase, or sell, up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year.
• Pension plan provision.
• Private health care scheme available.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric Car lease scheme.
• Health and well-being support.
• Continuing learning and development opportunities.
• Company PC/laptop, etc.

At Hemiko, we recognise that flexibility is important and are open to discussing working arrangements that support both individual circumstances and business needs.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of ethnicity, gender or gender expression, disability, age, marital status, trade union activity, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

We are also an Armed Forces-friendly organisation and encourage applications from ex-service personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners

We value openness and collaboration, avoiding unnecessary complexity and silos.

We are a young, growing business in the rapidly expanding low-carbon energy sector, offering significant opportunities for career development and flexibility while delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.

To apply, please complete the online application form on BambooHR.

However for an informal chat please contact Christopher Horner, Project Manager : chris.horner@hemiko.com