About the role
Job Title: Site Manager
Location: Argyll & Bute
Project Type: Civils / Energy
Company: Balfour Beatty Group
Balfour Beatty is a leading national infrastructure and construction company with more than a century of heritage in Scotland, delivering key projects that strengthen communities and improve national connectivity.
The Argyll Substations Project offers a rare opportunity to be involved in the delivery of future‑critical energy infrastructure at the heart of Scotland’s transition to net zero. As part of Balfour Beatty’s work with SSEN Transmission, this programme involves the construction of new high‑voltage substations in challenging, remote environments, providing hands‑on exposure to complex civils, reinforced concrete, access works, and substation construction from the ground up.
With long‑term programme security, a strong safety and engineering culture, and clear progression opportunities across major power transmission projects, Argyll is an ideal role for engineers looking to work on meaningful infrastructure that will have a lasting national impact
What you'll be doing
Accountabilities:
To control, manage and deliver smaller scale site-based construction project work and/or assist (Senior) Project Manager in the management and delivery of sections of a larger scale project or projects.
To provide management, leadership and control of a multi-disciplinary team. Management of trade contractors and their integration is key as is an ability to manage site logistics.
To meet customer specifications (safety, quality, time, etc.) such that all risk, specification and project objectives are met in full.
Core
- Overall responsibility for the successful completion of the section or works/overall project and to lead by example, managing the day to day delivery of construction projects
- Ensure all team members are fully inducted and carry out role specific requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement
- Motivate team and manage performance, undertaking training/ coaching as appropriate
- Draw up and monitor short term programmes
- Maintain accurate progress records
- Deliver regular Toolbox Talks
- Awareness of budget, cost control and cost recovery, ensuring that expenditure is in line with the contract budget, and that resources are utilised efficiently,
- Live the Balfour Beatty Values
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities
Health Safety & Environmental
- Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain within area of control under the strict observance of the safety policy and in conjunction with local HSE
- Carry out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H & S Plan
- Support Accident / Incident
- Implement improvement options and lead action / instigate as appropriate
- Lead periodic risk reviews and take output forward to the Project Risk Register
- Monitor effectiveness of the H & S Management System
- Keep up to date with changes in legislation and cascade information to the team
Production Control
- Manage sub-contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary, such that contractual arrangements are achieved.
Quality
- Achieve
- targets and KPI’s in line with Project objectives and monitor performance
- Ensure site audits are undertaken and take appropriate action on the findings
- Implement systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works
- Involved in working groups focused on Improvement Areas
Productivity
- Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme
- Manage sub-contractor performance based on KPI’s
- Ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect overall construction programme
- Liaise with Project Manager to keep fully aware of project progress and ensure that all additional work is identified and that the Senior Project Team are notified of all potential opportunities and financial, specification and time risks
- Support weekly team meetings to review performance on site
- Appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these into decision making, working closely with the project’s Surveyor
Who we're looking for
Core
- A successful track record in managing operational delivery within a construction, or construction related environment
- Able to clearly communicate the requirements of a safe system of work to ensure that these are followed accurately, and experience in implementing systems improvements
- Capable of taking ownership of tasks and communicating outcomes with clarity; experienced at encouraging direct reports to do the same and managing a team to ensure tasks are carried out effectively and key messages cascaded
- Ability to work under pressure to deadlines, and a flexible attitude towards work in order to deal with a variable and demanding workload
- CSCS Card and SMSTS qualified; must be willing to become First Aid qualified
- Excellent team player and team leader, able to work competently and independently without supervision
- Able and willing to make decisions following consideration of options based on best available information; track record of solution orientated approach to resolve issues
- Strong communication skills with good interpersonal and influencing skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (MS Word, Excel)
- Excellent role model for team and demonstrates required behaviours to align to business, project and team objectives
- Is a self-starter who can manage their own time
- Team management experience
Health Safety & Environmental
- Understands method statements and can coach others in document production
- Understands and can guide others in the principles of Accident / Incident Investigation
- Good working knowledge of current H & S legislation
- Proficient in the application of H&S Systems
Quality
- Understands the Organisational Business Management Systems and processes
- Clear understanding and experience of the requirements for handover and self-certification of the works
Commercial
- Used to setting targets in line with budget
- Able to produce a realistic programme and track progress
- Able to identify elements for cost recovery from others and guide team members in maintaining project records.
Why work for us
Professional & Personal Development
The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.
We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.
We're also very proud of our Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified.
- Be part of a major energy infrastructure investment that’s shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
- Work on challenging, high-profile projects with the support of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team.
- Join a culture of learning, improvement, and excellence—where your voice makes a difference.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, development opportunities, and a flexible, inclusive working environment.
For further information about Balfour Beatty Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section
About us
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
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: BBUK18078
