Overview
Construction Manager / Experienced Site Manager – Overhead Lines (OHL)
Location: Ipswich
Business Unit: Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
Project: BTNO Project – Balfour Beatty
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Join one of the UK\'s leading infrastructure providers as a Construction Manager / Experienced Site Manager within our Power T&D team. Based in Ipswich, this key role supports the delivery of the BTNO Project, focusing on the planning and execution of Overhead Line (OHL) construction activities.
You’ll take the lead in managing and delivering site operations, ensuring safety, environmental and quality compliance while supporting our broader project delivery goals.
Responsibilities
* Plan, manage and deliver all site-based OHL construction activities to time, budget and quality standards
* Ensure safe and sustainable delivery, aligning with project programme and client expectations
* Drive high standards in HSEQ performance across the work area
* Ensure appropriate resources, systems, and structures are in place for effective construction delivery
* Foster a high-performing team culture, promoting collaboration and development
* Manage effective communication and coordination with project stakeholders
* Monitor construction progress, manage risks, and implement continuous improvement
* Provide leadership and direction to site teams and subcontractors, inspiring excellence
* Balance customer needs, project constraints and business objectives (time, cost, quality, scope, risk)
* Manage Site Managers / Project Engineers to ensure that all work undertaken satisfies all required safety and technical policies and procedures
* Plan the work and oversee the requirements for necessary materials, plant and equipment
* Oversee the requirements for resource and then manage staff for the project
* Manage the construction site(s) on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control
* Ensure that all work is carried out according to NRSWA and be responsible for effective liaison and collaboration with Highways Authorities, Local Authorities and other Utilities providers etc.
* Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
* Check design documents
* Responsible for a working environment which ensures the achievement of all safety and environment legislation, engineering and customer standards
Qualifications
* Full Clean UK Driving Licence
* Previous experience working on OHL National Grid Projects is desirable
Why join us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver infrastructure projects that maintain vital power networks, offering opportunities to work on challenging sites and develop your career.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
Disability and Inclusion
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. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk.
Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 per year (indicative)
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