Site Manager - Substations

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Manager to join our prestigious Willington shunt substation project in Willington.

This role is crucial in managing the delivery of a major infrastructure project while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance. As Site Manager, you will oversee daily operations, coordinate multiple teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

In return we offer you. £Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistance Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of role)

What you'll be doing

• Lead, manage, and motivate the on-site team to deliver the project in line with client requirements, Balfour Beatty values and timeframes.
• Oversee subcontractors, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards, within scope, and on time.
• Ensure team competency and empowerment to handle issues and escalate risks effectively.
• Develop people on site and own the site.
• Implement and monitor safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with safety legislation and industry standards.
• Conduct periodic Safety & Environmental Tours and Sensible Monitoring Tours to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Support accident/incident investigations and promote a proactive safety culture across the site.
• Ensure work is executed "Right First Time", focusing on delivering high-quality outcomes that meet both safety and client expectations.
• Manage project records, reporting progress, risks, and hazards as necessary. Plan ahead with the help of the lookahead program with the help of APHEX software.
• Prepare and review internal and external reports, liaising with stakeholders and supporting decision-making processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, contribute to workshops on best practices, and ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project.

Assist in risk/opportunity reviews and drive project success by supporting strategic goals and KPI achievements.

Incorporate sustainability goals into project planning and execution to ensure long-term project viability and alignment with environmental and corporate sustainability targets.

Who we're looking for

We are looking for someone with the following qualifications and experience:

Essential

• SMSTS
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor
• SEATS
• National Grid Competent Person (NSI 4 or NSI 6&8)
• EUSR Cat One
• Experience in civil works and National Grid projects (TP163)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in managing complex power transmission or infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with O365 and project management software.
• A current driving license.
• Experience with APHEX
• Experience with Major Projects and Balfour Beatty or main contractors’ processes.
• Underground, tunnels and Shaft experience.
  
  

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too.

You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life.

Here Are Some Of Our Key Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com