Site Manager – Substations at Balfour Beatty plc
About The Role
Balfour Beatty, a global leader in infrastructure delivery, is looking for a dedicated Site Manager to join our Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) team. The role supports the growing demand of National Grid projects and is central to the safe and sustainable delivery of on‑site construction works.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all site‑based construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
* Provide partial accountability for all project phases: initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover.
* Oversee and optimise site resources and workforce, maintaining accurate and timely project records.
* Foster a positive team culture and support the wellbeing and development of staff on‑site.
* Monitor compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
* Act as a change agent, inspiring and leading a multi‑disciplinary team towards a shared vision.
* Balance project constraints (time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits) to meet client expectations.
* Coordinate with the Project Manager and wider team to drive the project forward and ensure alignment with overall strategy.
* Maintain project records, prepare reports, liaise with stakeholders and support the Project Manager/Director to achieve project goals.
* Support accident/incident investigations and implement improvement solutions to enhance the H&S Management System.
* Manage subcontractors, ensuring contractual arrangements are achieved and progress monitored.
* Contribute to workshops on continuous improvement and ensure expenditure is within budget.
What You'll Be Doing (complementary tasks)
* Attend periodic project reviews and update the Digital Briefcase.
* Prepare internal/external reports, ensuring they provide relevant information for cost‑effective decisions.
* Drive technical information and drawings into delivery, understanding plant and equipment requirements.
* Write RAMS, accept subcontractor RAMS and ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce.
* Promote behavioural safety and reinforce golden rules.
* Plan and ensure delivery to programme, coordinate with other project activities and internal functions.
* Support procurement plans aligned with the overall project plans.
* Monitor performance, follow KPIs, and report on assurance activities such as audits.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in implementing safe systems of work and managing risks and change processes.
* Good understanding of standard forms of contracts; capable of communicating effectively at all levels.
* Proficient in commercial/project management communications with a solutions‑based approach to problem solving.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and negotiate in high‑pressure situations.
* Proficiency on O365 and knowledge of different project types (desirable).
* Driver’s licence and current CSCS/SSSTS or equivalent (desirable).
Benefits
* Smart working with up to 40% remote options where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rated) and state‑maternity, adoption, paternity and partners leave (up to 28 weeks full pay).
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
Industry: Construction
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, supporting national economies and communities. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and strongly encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. Our Disability Confident Employer policy ensures support for applicants with disabilities. For more information, visit Disability Confident.
We continuously improve our resourcing process to ensure fairness and inclusion. Feedback can be shared with our recruitment team at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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