Substation Site Manager

Balfour Beatty plc; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Substation Site Manager to oversee the delivery of the Woolavington Substation project in Bridgwater. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and driving productivity. Candidates should have proven experience in major infrastructure projects and strong leadership skills. The position offers flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies, including generous leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering major infrastructure projects in a Site Manager role.
• Strong track record of running a safe, compliant site and driving Zero Harm.
• Experience managing teams and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of programme delivery and site planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site operations, including supervisors and subcontractors.
• Deliver works in line with programme, cost, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Plan works, allocate resources, and drive productivity on site.
• Monitor progress and implement performance tracking.
• Maintain accurate site records and documentation.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Zero Harm champion

Technical drawing interpretation

Commercial awareness

Education

CSCS, SSSTS (or equivalent) and Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

O365

Job description

About The Role

Balfour Beatty is delivering critical energy infrastructure across the UK, and we’re looking for a Substation Site Manager to lead delivery at Woolavington Substation in Bridgwater.

What you’ll be doing

• 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

Who we're looking for

• 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

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…

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.

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 Disability Confident Employer, committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also invite suitable disabled applicants for interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.