Field Manager - Civils

Location: Washington (covering the North East Region)Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £42.5k + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Civils Field Manager

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Civils Field Manager to support the delivery of our Service Upgrades contract with Northern Powergrid. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of civils works associated with new connection projects across the North East.

This is a hands-on operational role responsible for coordinating site activities, leading teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required standards.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of Service Upgrade projects across the Northern Powergrid network.

Lead and manage Supervisors, Planners, Engineers and Site Operatives across multiple projects.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, to specification, within budget and in line with programme requirements.

Act as a key operational contact for Northern Powergrid and maintain strong client relationships.

Champion safe working practices and ensure compliance with all HSQE policies, procedures and legal requirements.

Manage multiple projects concurrently from planning through to energisation and handover.

Plan and allocate labour, plant and materials to meet operational demands.

Monitor contract performance and KPIs, implementing improvements where required.

Ensure accurate and timely completion of project documentation, including RAMS and as-built records.

Liaise with local authorities, subcontractors and key stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery.

Promote a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across all site activities.