Construction Manager

Balfour Beatty Plc

York, PA

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Asset Management, Budgeting, Change Management, Civil Engineering, Climate Change, Coaching, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Corporate Governance, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Energy & Utilities, Energy Efficiency, Engineering, Finance, Financial Reporting, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Healthcare, Identify Issues, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Plant Layout and Design, Power Transmission, Process Improvement, Project Engineering, Property Management, Public Policy, Quality Metrics, Real Estate Development, Record Keeping, Residential Real Estate, Resource Leveling, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Roadway Construction, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Security Infrastructure, Strategic Planning, Student Housing, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Switchgear, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Drawing, Technical/Engineering Design
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York, PA
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15 days ago

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Balfour Beatty and me

What makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work? Is it the limitless career opportunities, our inclusive culture, the scale and complexity of our projects or working alongside the industry's finest experts? Hear from our colleagues across the UK, US and Hong Kong on why you should shape a career at Balfour Beatty. Visit our website to find out more and explore our exciting career opportunities: www.balfourbeattycareers.com #ShapeEverything

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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.

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Job No. BBUK19451

Construction Manager - Yorkshire

Power T&D

Design Engineering

Yorkshire

Permanent

About the role

As a Construction Manager, you will lead the delivery of cabling and substation projects across the Sheffield region, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You will take full ownership of site activities, managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors while driving programme, cost and performance outcomes.

This role requires strong technical expertise in HV cabling and substation construction, alongside proven leadership capability to deliver complex infrastructure works.

What you'll be doing

  • Plan, manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities across cabling and substation works
  • Deliver works safely to programme, budget and quality requirements
  • Ensure resource levels, plant and materials are aligned with programme demands
  • Lead construction reviews, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement
  • Ensure robust reporting, record keeping and governance processes are maintained
  • Oversee installation of HV/LV cable systems including trenching, ducting, pulling and jointing
  • Manage substation construction including civils, steelwork, plant installation and electrical fit-out
  • Ensure technical drawings, specifications and designs are accurately implemented on site
  • Lead buildability assessments and drive efficient construction methodologies
  • Lead and promote a strong Zero Harm culture across all site operations
  • Ensure compliance with all HSE legislation and company procedures
  • Review and approve RAMS and safe systems of work
  • Conduct regular safety tours, audits and behavioural safety initiatives
  • Ensure workforce competence, welfare and adherence to safety standards
  • Take ownership of budgets and ensure effective cost control across site activities
  • Manage subcontractors to ensure delivery against contractual requirements
  • Identify risks, issues and opportunities and drive mitigation strategies
  • Support change management and ensure commercial impacts are understood
  • Ensure programme milestones and deliverables are achieved
  • Lead, motivate and develop high-performing site teams including Site Managers, Engineers and Supervisors
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners
  • Provide clear direction, coaching and mentoring to team members
  • Drive collaboration across project functions to achieve common goals
  • Ensure all works meet required quality standards and specifications
  • Oversee audits, inspections and assurance activities
  • Ensure effective handover and certification of completed works
  • Drive continuous improvement and performance across the project
  • Proven experience as a Construction Manager on cabling and substation projects
  • Strong background in HV/LV cable installation and substation construction
  • Demonstrable track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams
  • Strong understanding of programme, cost control and risk management
  • Experience implementing and managing safe systems of work
  • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

Who we're looking for

Qualifications & Certifications

  • CSCS Card (essential)
  • SMSTS or equivalent (essential)
  • Engineering or construction-related qualification (desirable)
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

  • Experience working on National Grid, DNO or major T&D frameworks
  • Knowledge of substation plant and equipment installation
  • Experience on major infrastructure or power transmission projects
  • Familiarity with digital construction tools and reporting systems

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, 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…

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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