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Job Title
Section Manager – Substation Construction
Summary
We’re looking for an experienced Section Manager to oversee complex civils and infrastructure packages for a major substation construction project in Bury St Edmunds. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in civils within the power or utilities sector. You’ll play a critical part in ensuring safe and efficient project delivery in a live, high-voltage environment.
Salary
£51,000 – £60,000 plus £4,700 car allowance
Location and Working Pattern
Bury St Edmunds | On-site role within a live substation environment
Client Overview
Our client operates within the power and utilities sector, delivering major infrastructure projects to support essential energy networks across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage complex civils and infrastructure work packages
- Ensure project delivery aligns with health and safety requirements in a live HV environment
- Oversee on-site teams, subcontractors, and temporary works in line with TWC duties
- Implement and monitor CDM regulations and construction risk controls
- Manage permit-to-work systems to maintain operational safety
- Provide technical input to planning, sequencing, and execution of works
- Report progress and resolve on-site issues to maintain programme and budget compliance
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Must-have Requirements
- Previous experience delivering civils works on substation, utilities, or major infrastructure projects
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification
- In-depth understanding of CDM regulations, permit-to-work systems, and construction risk management
- SMSTS (or equivalent) and proven experience in safety-critical or live operational environments
- Earthworks Level 3 or equivalent exposure to heavy civils scope
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Nice-to-have Skills
- Strong stakeholder communication and interface management experience
- Familiarity with digital site management tools
Benefits
- Competitive pension with employer matching up to 8% after six months
- Opportunity to invest in company shares with favourable terms, including ‘buy one, get one free’ incentive
- Life assurance up to 4x salary based on service
- Flexible benefits platform with retail discounts, wellbeing support, cycle scheme, and paid volunteering days
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