Site Manager in Coventry

Location: Coventry / HS2 Multi-Utilities

Business: Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team, supporting the delivery of our HS2 Multi-Utilities works in the Coventry area.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the safe, efficient and successful delivery of construction activities on a major infrastructure programme.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Project Director and wider project team, you will take responsibility for site activities and support the project through planning, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover.

As Site Manager, you will:

• Lead the safe and sustainable delivery of construction activities on site.
• Manage site resources to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Plan and coordinate site activities, ensuring the workforce has the appropriate competencies and resources.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements and relevant safety standards.
• Maintain accurate project records, progress updates and daily diaries.
• Produce internal and external reports and maintain effective communication with project stakeholders.
• Implement technical information and drawings into site delivery.
• Understand and coordinate plant, equipment and material requirements.
• Prepare RAMS and review and accept subcontractor RAMS as appropriate.
• Identify, raise and manage site risks, hazards and emerging issues.
• Carry out safety and environmental tours and support incident investigations where required.
• Manage subcontractors, monitoring attendance, performance and progress against programme.
• Monitor project progress, productivity, quality and key milestones.
• Ensure expenditure and resources are effectively managed within project requirements.
• Support the Project Manager and Project Director with risk, opportunity and change management.
• Lead, motivate and support site teams, creating a positive environment focused on collaboration and successful delivery.
• Work with internal teams, customers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Balance time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits when making site delivery decisions.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a Site Manager or similar construction management role.
• Experience implementing and managing safe systems of work.
• Experience managing project risks and change processes.
• A good understanding of standard forms of contract.
• Strong knowledge of construction site management and project delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure project environment.
• Strong safety, quality and environmental awareness.
• Relevant CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent qualifications would be advantageous.
• Experience across major infrastructure, utilities or Power T&D projects would be advantageous.
• A current UK driving licence would be desirable

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.

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…