What you'll be doing
As Construction Manager, you will lead site delivery activities, ensuring the successful execution of complex overhead line projects from mobilisation through to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and managing construction activities across multiple OHL projects
- Supporting Project Managers in delivering works safely, on programme and within budget
- Managing Site Managers, Supervisors, Engineers and subcontract partners
- Driving a culture of Zero Harm and ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance
- Reviewing and approving construction methodologies, RAMS and site documentation
- Carrying out site safety tours, audits and behavioural safety initiatives
- Coordinating labour, plant, equipment and materials to meet programme requirements
- Monitoring project performance and implementing improvement initiatives where required
- Reviewing technical information, drawings and construction outputs to ensure buildability and efficient delivery
- Managing stakeholder relationships and supporting client engagement activities
- Identifying and mitigating construction risks and resolving site issues
- Developing and mentoring team members to build capability across the business
- Supporting the ongoing growth and development of Balfour Beatty's OHL construction capability
Who we're looking for
This role requires an experienced construction leader with a strong background in overhead line infrastructure projects.
Essential
- Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or similar leadership position within the utilities, transmission or power sectors
- Demonstrable experience delivering Overhead Line (OHL) projects
- Strong understanding of transmission infrastructure construction methodologies
- Experience managing large site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Thorough knowledge of construction health, safety and environmental requirements
- Experience reviewing construction plans, drawings and technical information
- Strong planning, resource management and programme delivery skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
- Ability to lead teams across multiple sites and workstreams
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required
Desirable
- Experience delivering National Grid, SSEN, SPEN or major transmission projects
- Background in transmission line refurbishment, reinforcement or new-build OHL schemes
- HNC/HND or degree in Civil, Electrical or Construction-related discipline
- SMSTS qualification
- Temporary Works knowledge
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
- Professional membership with a relevant engineering or construction institution
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, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 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 want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.
We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com