About the role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Manager to join our prestigious Power Transmission & Distribution team working on projects near Reading. This role is crucial in managing the delivery of a major infrastructure project while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance. As Site Manager, you will oversee daily operations, coordinate multiple teams and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
In return we offer competitive pay with a DOA, excellent benefits including site allowances, company car and subsistence allowances (subject to T&C of the role).
What you’ll be doing
- Lead, manage and motivate the on‑site team to deliver the project in line with client requirements, Balfour Beatty values and timeframes.
- Oversee subcontractors, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards, within scope and on time.
- Ensure team competency and empowerment to handle issues and raise risks effectively.
- Develop on‑site people and own the site.
- Implement and monitor safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with safety legislation and industry standards.
- Conduct periodic safety and environmental tours and monitoring tours to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Support accident/incident investigations and promote a proactive safety culture across the site.
- Ensure work is executed "Right First Time", focusing on delivering high‑quality outcomes that meet safety and client expectations.
- Manage project records, reporting progress, risks and hazards as necessary; plan ahead using the look‑ahead programme with APHEX software.
- Prepare and review internal and external reports, liaising with stakeholders and supporting decision‑making processes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, contribute to workshops on best practices and ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project.
- Assist in risk and opportunity reviews and support the project’s strategic goals and KPI achievements.
- Incorporate sustainability goals into project planning and execution.
Who we’re looking for – Essential
- Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
- Experience working on National Grid projects.
- Experience in managing risks and change processes.
- Good understanding of standard forms of contracts.
- Proficiency in commercial and project‑management communications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organisation.
- Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective working relationships at all levels and the ability to negotiate and influence.
- Ability to work in high‑pressure situations with a flexible attitude.
- A record of a solutions‑based approach to problem solving.
- Clear communication during daily briefings.
- Effective two‑way communication, including briefings on the weekly safety pack.
- Competent discussion of ideas and plans.
- Communication of new concepts and ideas to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Effective personal and social skills.
- Awareness and promotion of the benefits of diversity and inclusion.
- Identification and driving of personal development.
Who we’re looking for – Desirable
- Experience of working on a variety of project types.
- Proficiency with Office 365.
- Current driving licence.
- CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent.
Why work for us
- Smart working flexibility, including staggered start and finish times.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
- Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
- Competitive pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes.
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams deliver critical infrastructure across the UK’s electricity network, from scoping and feasibility to design, construction and ongoing maintenance.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful and happy workplace. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, actively encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans and reservists, and are a Disability Confident Employer committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities.
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