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Principal Contractor Site Manager (PCSM) - National Grid SR163

156 000 – 169 000 £
ContractExperience not specifiedOn-siteAmersham

About this job

Role: Civil Principal Contractor Site Manager (PCSM) - National Grid

  • Location: Buckinghamshire
  • Duration: 12 months, rolling
  • Day Rate: £600 - £650 per day Outside IR35
  • Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Civil PCSM to lead high-voltage substation and infrastructure upgrade projects. You will act as the primary point of contact for site safety, compliance, and delivery, ensuring all works align with strict National Grid standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Site Leadership: Manage daily civil engineering and construction activities safely.
  • Compliance: Enforce National Grid SR163 supplier requirements on-site.
  • Safety: Direct temporary works, excavation safety, and risk assessments.
  • Coordination: Act as the main liaison between subcontractors and stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

  • Accreditation: Current National Grid SR163 PCSM qualification.
  • Safety: Valid SMSTS and up-to-date First Aid at Work.
  • Technical: Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor ticket.
  • Utility Safety: HSG47 (Underground Services) awareness.
  • Access: National Grid Competent Person (NSI 8 Full) status.




Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.



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44 196 £

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