About the role

Balfour Beatty

is a global leader in infrastructure with a proud history of delivering essential services and shaping the future. As part of our continued commitment to building a more resilient UK energy network, we''re looking for an experienced

OHL Site Manager

to join our

Power Transmission and Distribution (TandD)

team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of

National Grid projects across the UK , helping to power the nation and shape a sustainable energy future.

The Role

As an

OHL (Overhead Lines) Site Manager , you will play a pivotal role in leading the on-site delivery of critical power infrastructure projects. You will be entrusted with the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of construction works, collaborating closely with project leadership to ensure success at every stage—from planning to handover.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage

on-site construction activities for OHL projects.

Support Project Managers/Directors

in delivering construction works to scope, time, cost, and quality targets.

Ensure

site resource management

is efficient, effective, and compliant.

Champion a culture of

safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement

.

Produce and maintain

accurate site records

and progress documentation.

Inspire, lead, and care for

the teams delivering the work on-site.

Monitor and review delivery to ensure

regulatory and contractual compliance

.

Be a

change agent , driving innovation, leadership, and alignment across multi-disciplinary teams.

Help define and achieve customer objectives by balancing

time, cost, scope, risk, and quality

.

What you''ll be doing

Attend periodic project reviews (PRM) and update the Digital Briefcase inaccordance with GBL

Maintain accurate project records (progress, daily diaries etc.)

Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders

Initiates good scope/information/configuration management principles

Helps to ensure reports provide relevant information to enable informed, cost effective decisions in line with overall strategy

Helps to ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working

Knowledge and experience of discipline

Implement technical information and drawings into delivery

Understand and specify plant and equipment requirements

Numerical skill

Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm and keep up to date with changes in legislation

Partially responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain

Carry out periodic Safety and Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives

Support Accident/Incident Investigations

Monitor effectiveness of the HandS Management System and implement improvement solutions

Upkeep of welfare requirements

Write RAMS and accept subcontractor RAMS

Identifying, raising and reporting risks and hazards

Ensure sufficiency and competency of workforce

Reinforce golden rules

Understand, control and issue safety documentation

Promote behavioural safety

Help to develop, implement and update resource allocation plans (OBS) and raise appropriate requests

Setting people to work

Plan and ensure delivery to programme

Check competencies

Escalating issues

Upskilling others

Empowerment to stop works

Coordinate with other project activities and internal functions

Deliver a quality product

Highlight resource issues

Motivate and empower the team using the resources available through training, mentoring and performance management.

Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations

Setting people to work

Plan and ensure delivery to programme

Check competencies

Escalate and manage on site issues

Empowerment to stop works

Deliver a quality product

Drive productivity

Assist the Project Manager to lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes

Log and escalate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority

Management of subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved

Help to ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines

Ensure that expenditure is in line with the budget and that resources are utilised efficiently to ensure cost control

Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others

Incorporate and balance both operational and commercial constraints into decision making

Analyse, appraise and implement CEs

Knowledge of commercial impact

Notify commercial changes

Requestion of plant and materials

Quantifying materials needed

Who we''re looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

Experience in implementing safe systems of work

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 theorganisation

Good interpersonal skills that enable working relationships to be developed atall 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, 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 and 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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