Job Description

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark.



They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise.



Join our Power Transmission and Distribution team as a Site Manager on our Operational Team and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.



You will be supporting our Laleham Substation project in Ashford



In return we offer you. Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistance Allowances (Subject to T&C's of role)

What you'll be doing

As a Site Manager you will have the following accountabilities:


Plan, manage and deliver site activities and to support Project team to deliver the construction works Safely and sustainably deliver the construction works to programme, cost and quality Ensure the sufficiency of people & systems to deliver the construction activity Support and develop an environment where the construction team can thrive and succeed Ensure effective management of client and stakeholders Review, monitor and improve construction performance

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:


Extensive site management experience on OHL, Cabling or Substation projects of up to 400kV.

Knowledge of Project Management methodology

Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and Financial control

Excellent relationship management skills

Ability to work across conflicting interest groups to develop solutions to complex operational and commercial problems

Comfortable with ambiguity, able to tease out sensitive issues and lead cross functional teams towards solutions

Risk Assessment trained or equivalent

A qualification in IOSH, CDM or equivalent is desirable

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

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



We are 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



Job Reference: BBUK16774