Section Manager

NRL; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance of £4,700

Competitive pension

Opportunity to invest in company shares

Life assurance up to 4x salary

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Section Manager for a critical role in Bury St Edmunds, focusing on the delivery of a major substation construction project. This position involves overseeing complex civils and infrastructure packages in a high-voltage environment.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the power and utilities sector, along with certifications in Temporary Works Coordination and a strong understanding of safety protocols. The role offers a competitive salary range and numerous flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civils works on substation, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems and construction risk management.
• Demonstrable experience in safety-critical/live environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a major substation construction project.
• Take ownership of complex civils and infrastructure packages.
• Ensure safe delivery, coordination, and technical execution.

Skills

Civils works delivery

CDM regulations knowledge

Safety-critical environment experience

Education

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification

Earthworks Level 3 certification

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Section Manager to support the delivery of a major substation construction project in Bury St Edmunds within the power and utilities sector.

You will take ownership of complex civils and infrastructure packages, operating within a live, high-voltage environment.

This is a critical role within the engineering space, focused on safe delivery, coordination, and technical execution.

Benefits

• £51,000 - £60,000 salary
• £4,700 car allowance
• Competitive pension with employer matching up to 8% after 6 months
• Opportunity to invest in company shares with favourable terms, including buy one, get one free incentives
• Life assurance up to 4x salary based on length of service
• Flexible benefits package including retail discounts, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, and paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering civils works on substation, utilities, or major infrastructure projects (essential)
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification (essential)
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, permit-to-work systems, and construction risk management
• SMSTS (or equivalent) and demonstrable experience in safety-critical / live environments
• Earthworks Level 3 (or equivalent experience within heavy civils packages)

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.