Job Description

TOTEX Site Manager - Civil Operations

Salary from 53,539 (in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework) + 6,500 per annum company car/cash allowance

Up to 10% bonus as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme

41.25 hours work pattern over 7 days

One position available across the NGN Network

The

TOTEX Site Manager - Civil Operations

plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of civil engineering projects across NGN's network. This position is central to maintaining a healthy and safe working environment, delivering excellent customer experiences, and driving continuous improvement in civil engineering practices.


As a key line manager within NGN's Capital Delivery function, you will report directly to the

TOTEX Business & Programme Assurance Manager

. You will contribute to the tactical direction of NGN's civil operations, including Site Civil, Groundworks, and the in-house Special Operations team, covering a broad range of civil engineering activities.

A full UK driving licence is essential. The role involves travel across NGN's operational area, including major cities such as Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, as well as rural regions like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Lead Civil Project Delivery

by overseeing the planning, execution, and safe completion of construction projects across the network

Resource & Equipment Management

by managing the selection and requisition of materials and plant equipment to support project needs

Cost & Design Oversight

by developing cost-effective solutions and managing projects in line with NGN design specifications and contract documents

Stakeholder Coordination

by liaising with clients, subcontractors, quantity surveyors, and project managers to ensure smooth collaboration

Technical Support & Problem Solving

by providing on-site technical guidance and resolving engineering challenges as they arise

Compliance & Quality Control

by ensuring all project packages meet agreed specifications, budgets, and timelines, with a strong focus on health, safety, and quality standards

Team Leadership & Reporting

by delegating tasks to site staff, monitoring performance, and completing site reports and required documentation

What we are looking for

Proven experience delivering civil construction projects such as concreting, fencing, groundworks, and reinstatement Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and coordinate daily site operations Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, regulations, and health & safety standards. Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and financial planning throughout project lifecycles Analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to make informed decisions quickly Highly organised with attention to detail and flexibility to adapt to changing project needs

Qualifications & Requirements

Relevant qualifications and certifications (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH, NRSWA, deep excavation) and ideally educated to HNC/HND level

Ready to lead and deliver excellence? We would love to hear from you

What we offer you

Salary from

53,539

(in line with the TOTEX Site Manager Progression Framework)

Up to 10%

bonus as part of the TOTEX Site Manager Incentive Scheme

6,500

per annum company car/cash allowance 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options... from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days... and much more! An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more!

We are...

Northern Gas Networks

. We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That's around 6.7million individual customers. We don't generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.


Our

Values

are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are... Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy!


Our

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

culture at NGN

is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our 'Opportunity Action Plan' having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a 'force for good' in the communities that we serve.

Next Steps

- Please apply by clicking apply and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role

end of November.

We look forward to receiving your application for the role.


If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicant that requires reasonable adjustments from initial application through to interview are asked to contact the Recruitment Team at NGNCareers@northerngas.co.uk