M&E Site Manager (National Grid)

  • Employ Staff
  • Great Wymondley, Hertfordshire
  • Jan 29, 2026
Contractor Transportation Automotive

Job Description

Job Title: M&E Site Manager (National Grid)
Location: Wymondley Substation
Job Type: Contract
Rate: 500 per day (negotiable if all experience and authorisations held)
Duration: 6-month rolling contract (project running into 2028)
Start Date: ASAP (subject to onboarding and authorisations)

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced M&E Site Manager to manage the onset and mobilisation of the M&E package on a National Grid substation project at Wymondley. You will work closely alongside the Civils delivery team to commence works and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day site delivery for the M&E package from mobilisation through early works
  • Coordinate interfaces with the Civils team and other delivery partners
  • Drive high standards of health and safety, quality, and programme
  • Lead on site paperwork and compliance including RAMS, permits, ITPs, daily diaries, briefings/toolbox talks, inductions, NCR close-out
  • Act as the day-to-day point of contact for National Grid and the Principal Contractor
  • Attend progress meetings, provide reporting, manage actions, and resolve site issues professionally

Essential Requirements

  • National Grid authorisations (in-date)
  • Previous SR163 authorisation
  • NSI 6 and 8
  • NG Person
  • Electrical or Mechanical qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
  • Strong experience in paperwork/compliance and maintaining audit-ready records
  • Strong client liaison experience in HV/substation environments