Substation Site Lead: Deliver Safe, On-Time Projects

Balfour Beatty plc; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working flexibility up to 40%

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Substation Site Manager to lead delivery at Woolavington Substation in Bridgwater and oversee on-site operations with a focus on safety, programme delivery, and quality. You will manage supervisors, subcontractors, and resources to meet targets in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires proven substations/infrastructure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate teams across multiple fronts while maintaining rigorous safety standards and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering substation or major infrastructure projects in a Site Manager role
• Strong track record of running a safe, compliant site and driving Zero Harm
• Experience managing teams, subcontractors, and multiple work fronts
• Good understanding of programme delivery, sequencing, and site planning
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage cost, change, and resources
• Confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and leadership skills, able to influence at all levels
• Resilient, proactive, and comfortable operating in a high-pressure site environment
• CSCS, SSSTS (or equivalent) and Full UK Driving Licence
• Desirable: Experience across multiple project types and proficiency in O365

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site operations, including supervisors, subcontractors, and supply chain
• Deliver works in line with programme, cost, quality, and compliance requirements
• Plan works, allocate resources, and drive productivity on site
• Monitor progress and implement short interval control and performance tracking
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation
• Implement technical drawings and specifications into delivery
• Champion Zero Harm, ensuring safe systems of work are in place and followed
• Produce and review RAMS, carry out safety tours, and support incident investigations
• Ensure workforce competency, welfare, and behavioural safety standards
• Identify, manage, and escape risks, issues, and hazards
• Manage subcontractors to ensure performance and contractual compliance
• Support commercial control, including cost management and change (CEs)
• Contribute to programme planning, procurement, and resource management
• Support risk and opportunity processes to maintain delivery momentum
• Lead, motivate, and develop teams—setting clear expectations and standards
• Build strong relationships across project teams, stakeholders, and clients

Skills

Substation delivery

Site management

Zero Harm

Team leadership

Programme delivery

Cost & change

Technical drawings

Stakeholder influence

High-pressure environment

CSCS/SSSTS/Driving Licence

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Substation Site Manager to lead delivery at Woolavington Substation in Bridgwater and oversee on-site operations with a focus on safety, programme delivery, and quality. You will manage supervisors, subcontractors, and resources to meet targets in a high-pressure environment.

The role requires proven substations/infrastructure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate teams across multiple fronts while maintaining rigorous safety standards and