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Balfour Beatty plc

Site Manager

Reading
Posted 2 months ago
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About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Manager to join our prestigious Power T&D 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 you. £Competitive - DOA + excellent benefits including Site Allowances, Company Car and Subsistance Allowances (Subject to T&C’s of 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 escalate risks effectively. Develop people on site and own the site. Implement and monitor safe systems of work, ensuring compliance with safety legislation and industry standards. Conduct periodic Safety & Environmental Tours and Sensible 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 both safety and client expectations. Manage project records, reporting progress, risks, and hazards as necessary. Plan ahead with the help of the lookahead program with the help of 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/opportunity reviews and drive project success by supporting strategic goals and KPI achievements. Incorporate sustainability goals into project planning and execution to ensure long-term project viability and alignment with environmental and corporate sustainability targets.

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The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

Experience in implementing safe systems of work Experience working on National Grid projects Experience in managing risks and change processes Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts Proficient in commercial/project management communications Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed at all levels across the business and be able to negotiate and influence Able to undertake work in high pressure situations with a flexible attitude A record of a solutions-based approach to problem solving Communicate and check understanding of daily briefings Two way communication e.g. brief out weekly safety pack Discuss ideas and plans competently Communicate new concepts and ideas to non-technical stakeholders Effective personal and social skills Awareness and promotion the benefits of diversity and inclusion Identify and drive personal development

The Following Qualities/experience Are Desirable

Experience of working on a variety of project types Proficient on O365 Holds a current driving license The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following: Holds CSCS and SSSTS or Equivalent

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 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…

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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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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Skills

Project Management
Risk Management
Safety Compliance
Team Leadership
Communication
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Engagement
Contract Management
Continuous Improvement
Sustainability
Interpersonal Skills
Commercial Awareness
Flexibility
Diversity and Inclusion
Technical Understanding
Monitoring

Location

Reading, England, United Kingdom

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