Lead Plant & Electrical Operations Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Pension

Health benefits

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Mechanical, Electrical and Plant on the Avonmouth HUB, coordinating mobilisation, maintenance and safe operation across site activities for the Sizewell C project. The role requires oversight of asset management, safety practices and contractor performance in a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will be based on site in Avonmouth, with responsibility for reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement of plant systems

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in plant management within major construction, infrastructure, energy, rail, marine, tunnelling or industrial projects.
• Experience managing large mixed fleets of construction plant and equipment including cranes, lifting equipment, earthmoving plant, generators, compressors and specialist assets.
• Experience developing and implementing plant utilisation, maintenance and replacement strategies.
• Proven track record of managing plant compliance, inspection, certification and statutory examinations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including plant supervisors, mechanics, operators and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the mobilisation and on-site management of plant and equipment for Avonmouth HUB.
• Oversee inspection, commissioning, decommissioning and maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Develop plant procedures and safe systems of work in line with project requirements.
• Monitor plant utilisation, maintain records and ensure proper asset management in the GMAO system.
• Report progress to the Plant Leader and support reporting to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and technology adoption.

Skills

Plant management

Electrical safety

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Budget management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Compliance & QA

Safety inspections

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

UK driving licence

Job description

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the Mechanical, Electrical and Plant on the Avonmouth HUB, coordinating mobilisation, maintenance and safe operation across site activities for the Sizewell C project. The role requires oversight of asset management, safety practices and contractor performance in a highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will be based on site in Avonmouth, with responsibility for reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement of plant systems