Site Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with up to 40% remote (w

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join the Power Transmission & Distribution team for HS2 Multi-Utilities in the Coventry area. You will work with the Project Manager and Director to plan, deliver, monitor and handover site activities safely and efficiently.

You will lead on-site resources, manage subcontractors, coordinate RAMS and risk management, and ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining strong stakeholder communications to achieve project

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager or equivalent in construction management.
• Experience implementing and managing safe systems of work.
• Experience managing project risks and change processes.
• Good understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Strong knowledge of site management and project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Practical solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure project environment.
• Strong safety, quality and environmental awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and sustainable delivery of construction activities on site.
• Manage site resources to deliver safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Plan and coordinate site activities with competent resources.
• Ensure works meet project specs, quality standards and safety.
• Maintain project records, diaries and progress updates.
• Produce reports and communicate with project stakeholders.
• Translate drawings and technical information into site delivery.
• Coordinate plant, equipment and material requirements.
• Prepare RAMS and review subcontractor RAMS.
• Identify, raise and manage site risks and issues.
• Support incident investigations and safety/environmental tours.
• Manage subcontractors, track attendance and progress.
• Monitor progress, productivity, quality and milestones.
• Control expenditure and resources within project requirements.
• Support PM/PD with risk, opportunity and change management.
• Lead and motivate site teams to foster collaboration and delivery.
• Work with internal teams, customers and subcontractors to meet objectives.
• Balance time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits in decisions.

Skills

Site management

Safety leadership

Stakeholder communication

Project delivery

Risk management

RAMS preparation

Leadership

Education

CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent qualifications

Job description

About the role

Location: Coventry / HS2 Multi-Utilities

Business: Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team, supporting the delivery of our HS2 Multi-Utilities works in the Coventry area.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the safe, efficient and successful delivery of construction activities on a major infrastructure programme.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Project Director and wider project team, you will take responsibility for site activities and support the project through planning, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the safe and sustainable delivery of construction activities on site.
• Manage site resources to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Plan and coordinate site activities, ensuring the workforce has the appropriate competencies and resources.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements and relevant safety standards.
• Maintain accurate project records, progress updates and daily diaries.
• Produce internal and external reports and maintain effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Implement technical information and drawings into site delivery.
• Understand and coordinate plant, equipment and material requirements.
• Prepare RAMS and review and accept subcontractor RAMS as appropriate.
• Identify, raise and manage site risks, hazards and emerging issues.
• Carry out safety and environmental tours and support incident investigations where required.
• Manage subcontractors, monitoring attendance, performance and progress against programme.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality and key milestones.
• Ensure expenditure and resources are effectively managed within project requirements.
• Support the Project Manager and Project Director with risk, opportunity and change management.
• Lead, motivate and support site teams, creating a positive environment focused on collaboration and successful delivery.
• Work with internal teams, customers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Balance time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits when making site delivery decisions.

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience in a Site Manager or similar construction management role.
• Experience implementing and managing safe systems of work.
• Experience managing project risks and change processes.
• A good understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Strong knowledge of construction site management and project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure project environment.
• Strong safety, quality and environmental awareness.
• Relevant CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous.
• Experience across major infrastructure, utilities or Power T&D projects would be advantageous.
• A current UK driving licence would be 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, 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]