Site Manager

Due to project growth the position of Site Manager has become available to join our successful team based in Hitchin

• Consistently demonstrate, promote and develop high standards of safety behaviour, leading by example.
• Develop a programme of work ensuring that projects are issued, monitored, delivered (to cost and time) in accordance with legislative, regulatory, Cadent technical standards, policies and procedures
• Act as competent person for Flow Stopping and Commissioning Operations in line with Cadent Safe Control of Operations, Main Laying and Service Laying Procedures
• Manage the performance of the supply chain to ensure key contract objectives are delivered
• Act as a key advocate for the contract with senior representatives from local authority organisations to promote Cadent activities
• Manage engineering teams to optimise operational activities thus ensuring key business objectives are delivered
• Manage the engineering teams ensuring the highest standard of customer service and safety standards are delivered, providing assurance though audit and inspection, taking appropriate action to address areas of improvement
• Support the Area Manager in identifying areas for improvement, leading on initiatives as appropriate
• Maximise staff engagement through actively contributing at team talks, address staff issues, identifying development needs, deliver as appropriate toolbox talks, safety briefings and team briefs
• Investigate and resolve customer queries, claims and complaints in an expedient and professional manner
• Undertake or assist with incident reporting, investigations, submission of final reports as well as close out of remedial actions
• Undertake or be working towards Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) duties for temporary works operations
• Continually monitor operative's performance and foster a culture of team working and safety, creating a culture of zero tolerance of safety and compliance breaches and working towards Injury Free Environment
• Carry out standby and call out duties as required
• Carry out any other reasonable duties appropriate for the role

• Previous gas supervisory experience is beneficial but not essential

• Ability to lead a team, influence and drive performance
• Site management experience
• High standards of safety and customer behaviour, leading by example, promoting safety and customer culture
• Working knowledge of relevant codes of practice, safety and statutory regulations
• Experience in delivering works in a safe and compliant manner
• Good communications skills required (written and verbal)
• Experience in operations relevant to SCO procedures (beneficial but not essential)
• Current UK driving licence
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Competent Person for routine operations (SCO5)
• Authorising Engineer for permit to work for excavations (SCO2)
• Temporary Works Appointed Person (Temporary Work Supervisor - BS5975)
• NRSWA Supervisor
• SHEA Gas
• Deep Excavation qualification
• Working at Height appreciation
• UMSTS / SMSTS