Construction Manager - Ashford

Balfour Beatty; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Substations) for its site in Shepperton, Ashford. This role involves overseeing construction activities, managing site engineers, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a track record in project delivery, strong communication and management skills, and experience in implementing safe systems of work. The position offers flexible working and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Experience in managing diverse teams effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all construction activities ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage site engineers and project resources efficiently.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Project delivery

Team management

Commercial communication

Problem-solving

Safety systems implementation

Education

CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent

Tools

O365

Job description

About the role

Location: Laleham Substation, Shepperton, Ashford, TW17 0QR

Company: Balfour Beatty – Power Transmission & Distribution

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution business is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Substations) to lead and deliver construction activities at our Laleham Substation site. This is a key leadership role, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of all construction works while driving team performance and strong stakeholder relationships.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage Site Engineers / 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 required standards 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

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
• Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
• Proficient in commercial/project management communications
• 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

Desirable

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working on a variety of project types
• Proficient on O365
• Holds a current driving licence

Role holder qualifications

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

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 [e-mail]