Site-Based Substation Construction Lead

BALFOUR BEATTY; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Holiday 25 days

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Site Based Substation Construction Manager for our Power Transmission & Distribution work around the Middlesbrough area. You will lead site teams, ensure safety and contract compliance, and drive project delivery on key substations.

In this role you will coordinate resources, manage construction activities daily, liaise with authorities and utilities, and uphold quality and safety standards while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering projects.
• Experience on National Grid projects or similar utilities.
• Understanding of standard contract forms.
• Strong commercial/project management communications.
• Experience implementing safe work systems.
• Experience improving safety systems and initiatives.
• Proven verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Effective mentoring and team leadership.
• Commercially astute and driving licenced.

Responsibilities

• Manage Site Engineers/Project Engineers to ensure safety and policy compliance.
• Plan work and oversee materials, plant and equipment.
• Oversee resource requirements and manage project staff.
• Manage construction sites daily, supervise labor, monitor subcontractors, inspect work.
• Ensure standards, liaise with Highways Authorities, Local Authorities and utilities.
• Deliver project on time and on budget; set benchmarks and monitor progress.
• Check design documents for accuracy and feasibility.
• Maintain safe working environment and compliance with legislation.

Skills

Project delivery

National Grid projects

Contract forms

Commercial communications

Safe systems of work

Safety improvements

Team management

Mentoring

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

Electrical/Civil Engineering degree

APM qualification

Job description

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Site Based Substation Construction Manager for our Power Transmission & Distribution work around the Middlesbrough area. You will lead site teams, ensure safety and contract compliance, and drive project delivery on key substations.

In this role you will coordinate resources, manage construction activities daily, liaise with authorities and utilities, and uphold quality and safety standards while delivering on time and within budget.