Site Manager – Balfour Beatty plc
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Manager to join our prestigious Laleham project in Ashford. This role is crucial for 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 a competitive salary (DOA) with excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistence Allowances (subject to the terms and conditions of the role).
Responsibilities
* Project Leadership & Team Management: 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 elevate risks effectively.
* Develop people on site and own the site.
* Safety, Compliance, Quality & Sustainability: 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.
* Promote and implement sustainable practices on site, ensuring environmental impact is minimized and energy‑efficient methods are used where possible.
* Project Planning & Reporting: Manage project records, reporting progress, risks, and hazards as necessary.
* Plan ahead with the help of the look‑ahead programme and the APHEX software.
* Prepare and review internal and external reports, liaising with stakeholders and supporting decision‑making processes.
* Plan, review, and update the site look‑ahead programme, ensuring milestones are met.
* Continuous Improvement & Strategic Support: 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.
Qualifications
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 licence.
* Experience with APHEX.
* Experience with Major Projects and Balfour Beatty or main contractors’ processes.
* Underground, tunnels and shaft experience.
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.
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.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology – Construction
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