Job Description

Job No. BBUK13904


Construction Manager - Ipswich
Power T&D
Operational Specialists
Ipswich


Permanent


About the role


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.

Key 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)


What you'll be doing




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.


Who we're looking for






Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Previous experience working on OHL National Grid Projects is desirable

Why work for us


Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
About us


Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects.

Balfour Beattys Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the worlds most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/