Senior Section Manager

What is the Great Grid Upgrade?

The Great Grid Upgrade is the largest overhaul of the UK's electricity transmission network in generations. Led by National Grid, the programme involves upgrading and expanding the high‑voltage electricity network across England and Wales to transport increasing amounts of renewable energy, improve energy security and support the UK's transition to a low‑carbon future.

We're looking for an experienced Section Manager to lead the safe, efficient and quality delivery of substation construction activities on the GWNC project. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will provide leadership for a defined section of works, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality. You will coordinate site teams and specialist subcontractors, manage day‑to‑day construction operations and work closely with engineering, commercial and planning teams to drive successful project outcomes.

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Section Manager, Construction Manager or equivalent delivering high‑voltage substation, transmission or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and specialist subcontractors on complex civil engineering or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, environmental management and construction best practice.
• Experience planning and coordinating construction activities to achieve programme milestones while managing risk and driving productivity.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across project teams, clients and the supply chain.
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to delivering projects safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Based on the GWNC project in Grimsby with travel across the 114km route between Grimsby and Walpole as required.

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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