0 Substations Site Manager roles in Woolavington

What you'll be doing

• Lead and manage site operations, including supervisors, subcontractors, and supply chain


• Deliver works in line with programme, cost, quality, and compliance requirements


• Plan works, allocate resources, and drive productivity on site


• Monitor progress and implement short interval control and performance tracking


• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation


• Implement technical drawings and specifications into delivery


• Champion Zero Harm, ensuring safe systems of work are in place and followed


• Produce and review RAMS, carry out safety tours, and support incident investigations


• Ensure workforce competency, welfare, and behavioural safety standards


• Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and hazards


• Manage subcontractors to ensure performance and contractual compliance


• Support commercial control, including cost management and change (CEs)


• Contribute to programme planning, procurement, and resource management


• Support risk and opportunity processes to maintain delivery momentum


• Lead, motivate, and develop teams—setting clear expectations and standards


• Build strong relationships across project teams, stakeholders, and clients

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential

• Experience in implementing safe systems of work


• Experience in managing risks and change processes


• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts


• Proficient in commercial/project management communications


• Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the
  organisation


• Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at
  all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence


• Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude


• A record of a solutions-based approach to problem solving


• Communicate and check understanding of daily briefings


• Two way communication e.g. brief out weekly safety pack


• Discuss ideas and plans competently


• Communicate new concepts and ideas to non-technical stakeholders


• Effective personal and social skills


• Awareness and promotion the benefits of diversity and inclusion


• Identify and drive personal development

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working on a variety of project types


• Proficient on O365


• Holds a current driving license

The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:

• Holds CSCS and SSSTS or Equivalent

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