Setting out Work, Jobs in Chard, Som (with Salaries)

Substation Site Manager
Balfour Beatty —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Annual leave
Site Supervisor
Harmony Fire —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Conflict management
- Data entry
Quick apply
6d
Engineering Geologist/ Geotechnical Engineer - South West
Spencer Quantum Ltd —Exeter
- £34,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Materials Technician
Construction Testing Solutions Ltd —Tiverton
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Laboratory experience
- Maths
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Project Manager
VINCI Construction —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Project Manager – Electrical
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Senior Project Manager - Construction
Mace —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
- Contracts
Section Engineer (Civils)
Balfour Beatty —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Schematics
- Organisational skills
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
12d
General Foreman
M Group —Bridgwater
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
Senior Engineer
M Group —Bridgwater
- Civil engineering
- Quality control
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
9d
SECTION ENGINEER
Laing O'Rourke —Bridgwater
- Civil engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
Ingénieur Construction Site HPC/Site construction engineer (HPC) H/F
Arabelle Solutions France —Bridgwater
- Management
- Engineering
- English
Quick apply
Ingénieur montage mécanique H/F
Arabelle Solutions —Bridgwater
- Management
- Engineering
- English
Quick apply

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Senior Site Manager
Sphere Solutions —Bridport
You must have SMSTS, CSCS, and first aid as minimum requirements to be considered for the role. They are looking for somebody who manages trades, programmes,…
£280 - £300 a day
Quick apply
Site Director
Dunster Beach Holidays —Dunster
Regular team social events and celebrations. Manage the business activities and ensure the upkeep of the 250 acres. Competitive salary based on experience.
£45,000 - £55,000 a year
Quick apply

I want to receive the latest job alerts for setting out in chard, som

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Substation Site Manager

Balfour Beatty -
Bridgwater

Apply Now

Job details

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Construction management in civil engineering infrastructure
Cost management
Energy and utilities experience
Driving Licence
Resource allocation planning
Construction supervision processes (Civil engineering site)
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
CSCS
Construction project team management
Cost control
Project management in energy and utilities industry
Project team management
Supply chain management
Risk management
Incident Investigation
Construction contractor coordination
Contracts
Project schedule tracking
Construction coordination
Construction experience
Project health and safety management
Construction site management experience
Leadership
Team motivation leadership
Communication skills
Project progress tracking
Progress tracking

Full job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is delivering critical energy infrastructure across the UK, and we’re looking for a Substation Site Manager to lead delivery at Woolavington Substation in Bridgwater.

This is a key leadership role on site—owning delivery, driving performance, and ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to the highest standards.

What you'll be doing

Lead and manage site operations, including supervisors, subcontractors, and supply chain
Deliver works in line with programme, cost, quality, and compliance requirements
Plan works, allocate resources, and drive productivity on site
Monitor progress and implement short interval control and performance tracking
Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation
Implement technical drawings and specifications into delivery
Champion Zero Harm, ensuring safe systems of work are in place and followed
Produce and review RAMS, carry out safety tours, and support incident investigations
Ensure workforce competency, welfare, and behavioural safety standards
Identify, manage, and escalate risks, issues, and hazards
Manage subcontractors to ensure performance and contractual compliance
Support commercial control, including cost management and change (CEs)
Contribute to programme planning, procurement, and resource management
Support risk and opportunity processes to maintain delivery momentum
Lead, motivate, and develop teams—setting clear expectations and standards
Build strong relationships across project teams, stakeholders, and clients

Who we're looking for

Proven experience delivering substation or major infrastructure projects in a Site Manager role
Strong track record of running a safe, compliant site and driving Zero Harm
Experience managing teams, subcontractors, and multiple work fronts
Good understanding of programme delivery, sequencing, and site planning
Commercial awareness with the ability to manage cost, change, and resources
Confident interpreting technical drawings and specifications
Strong communication and leadership skills, able to influence at all levels
Resilient, proactive, and comfortable operating in a high-pressure site environment
CSCS, SSSTS (or equivalent) and Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable: Experience across multiple project types and proficiency in O365

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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: [email protected]

Job Reference: BBUK18586

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

setting out jobs in chard, som

Substation Site Manager

Site Supervisor

Engineering Geologist/ Geotechnical Engineer - South West

Materials Technician

Project Manager

Project Manager – Electrical

Senior Project Manager - Construction

Section Engineer (Civils)

General Foreman

Senior Engineer

SECTION ENGINEER

Ingénieur Construction Site HPC/Site construction engineer (HPC) H/F

Ingénieur montage mécanique H/F

More jobs to discover

I want to receive the latest job alerts for setting out in chard, som

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected