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Site Manager
| Posting date: | 17 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 November 2025 |
| Location: | SS15 6TH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Freedom |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FG-3941 |
Summary
Site Manager
Basildon
Permanent
Competitive + Flexible Benefits
Summary
Freedom's Network Services team are looking for a Site Manager to manage/supervise all construction activity on underground cable installation and replacement work across our operations predominately covering the Essex area.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
Survey work sites (prior, during and after) inc final re-measures to include and report to PM
Plan works in field of expertise (Electrical/Civils)
Effective planning and utilisation of staff.
preview work areas prior to works commencing
Compile job packs for setting teams to work
Carry out forward planning to identify future resource needs
Compiling and submitting Permits/PAIs
Setting to work of staff and ensuring compliance against procedures
Proactively managing H&S issues & concerns, working closely with Project Management, Design and Site Management staff so that an accident and incident free culture is maintained
Maintain awareness of H&S policy and rules and keep up to date on changes that impact your role.
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations
Motivate Field staff to deliver high quality work in a consistent manner
Ensure all site documentation is compiled and returned to the project manager
Ensure construction teams are equipped with the correct tools for the job –eg IT equipment, general and special tooling etc.
Work closely with Project Managers to develop project programmes to fully meet customer requirements.
Mentor and guide staff members
Be creative in finding solutions to resource / schedule problems to maintain project programme
Proactively report resource concerns at appropriate times in project programme to avoid short notice problems
Inform PM of SOW changes or variations in designs especially if it has a financial impact
What we’re looking for:
Experience of managing sites and field-based staff on LV, HV, EHV, substation projects and U/G wks
NRSWA / Qualifications, accreditations or authorisations required: --- IoSH – Managing Safety. OR SMSTS, SSSTS
EFA & MH - CDM awareness / Good communication skills (dealing with Client and Customers)
Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Basildon
Permanent
Competitive + Flexible Benefits
Summary
Freedom's Network Services team are looking for a Site Manager to manage/supervise all construction activity on underground cable installation and replacement work across our operations predominately covering the Essex area.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
Survey work sites (prior, during and after) inc final re-measures to include and report to PM
Plan works in field of expertise (Electrical/Civils)
Effective planning and utilisation of staff.
preview work areas prior to works commencing
Compile job packs for setting teams to work
Carry out forward planning to identify future resource needs
Compiling and submitting Permits/PAIs
Setting to work of staff and ensuring compliance against procedures
Proactively managing H&S issues & concerns, working closely with Project Management, Design and Site Management staff so that an accident and incident free culture is maintained
Maintain awareness of H&S policy and rules and keep up to date on changes that impact your role.
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations
Motivate Field staff to deliver high quality work in a consistent manner
Ensure all site documentation is compiled and returned to the project manager
Ensure construction teams are equipped with the correct tools for the job –eg IT equipment, general and special tooling etc.
Work closely with Project Managers to develop project programmes to fully meet customer requirements.
Mentor and guide staff members
Be creative in finding solutions to resource / schedule problems to maintain project programme
Proactively report resource concerns at appropriate times in project programme to avoid short notice problems
Inform PM of SOW changes or variations in designs especially if it has a financial impact
What we’re looking for:
Experience of managing sites and field-based staff on LV, HV, EHV, substation projects and U/G wks
NRSWA / Qualifications, accreditations or authorisations required: --- IoSH – Managing Safety. OR SMSTS, SSSTS
EFA & MH - CDM awareness / Good communication skills (dealing with Client and Customers)
Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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