Job Description

Job No. BBUK12739


Construction Manager - Ipswich
Power T&D
Operational Specialists
Ipswich


Permanent


About the role


Construction Manager / Experienced Site Manager (Cabling - Power T&D)

Location: Ipswich

? Project: BTNO - Balfour Beatty Power T&D Team

Start Date: ASAP

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D) business is delivering critical infrastructure across the UK - and we're growing. We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager / Site Manager to join our Ipswich-based team, supporting the high-profile BTNO Project.

This is a key role requiring strong leadership, technical understanding, and a safety-first mindset in managing cabling installation works on a major power infrastructure project.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:Planning, managing, and delivering site-based construction activities - safely and sustainably Driving works to meet programme deadlines, cost targets, and quality standards Leading site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure excellence in delivery Managing stakeholder and client relationships to maintain trust and transparency Ensuring all personnel, systems, and resources are in place for successful execution Creating and nurturing a positive site culture where safety and teamwork thrive Continually reviewing performance and implementing improvements Working closely with project leadership to meet customer requirements and project constraints across time, cost, quality, risk, and scope


What you'll be doing




Hold periodic project reviews (PRM) and update the Digital Briefcase in

accordance with GBL

Ensure the team maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries

etc.)Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders

Knowledge and experience of discipline
Implement technical information and drawings into delivery
Understand and specify plant and equipment requirements
Numerical skills
Complete buildability assessments from first-hand experience
Initiates good scope/information/configuration management principles
Ensure reports provide relevant information which enable decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall strategy
Ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
Carry out periodic Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions
Delivery and upkeep of welfare requirements
Write and review RAMS and accepting subcontractor RAMS
Identifying, raising and reporting risks and hazards
Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce
Reinforce golden rules
Understand, control and issue safety documentation
Completion of audits
Drive behavioral safety and compliance
Setting people to work
Plan and ensure delivery to programme
Check competencies
Escalate and manage on site issues
Upskilling others
Empowerment to stop works
Deliver a quality product
Resolve resource issues
Drive productivity
Develop, implement and update resource allocations plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests
Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
Develop high performing teams, promote a pipeline of talent and assist with internal training through supporting, guiding, motivating and empowering the team. Using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management.
Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and certification
Accountable for KPI's in line with project objectives and monitor performance
Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
Lead working groups and work with OLT on focused improvement areas
Ownership of Budget for the elements of the project they are accountable for
Knowledge of commercial impact
Manage commercial change
Requestion of plant and materials
Quantifying materials needed
Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control
Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others


Who we're looking for


The following qualities/experience are essential:

Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
Good understandi
Experience in implementing safe systems of work
Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the

organisation

Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others

to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the


team where required

Commercially astute
Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving
Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the

team

Communications - Verbally, Written, Presenting
Communicate and check understanding of daily briefings
Two way communication eg brief out weekly safety pack
Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and 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 licence


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

CSCS and SMSTS 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 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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). 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. 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