Gas Turbine Manager

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners;
Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Gas Turbine Manager to contribute to our Net Zero Teesside(NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

The Heavy-Duty Gas Turbine Manager is responsible for managing all activities related to the installation, alignment, and commissioning of heavy-duty gas turbine within a major clean energy project. This role ensures safe execution, technical compliance, and timely delivery of all gas turbine construction works in accordance with OEM standards and project requirements.

• Oversee the installation of heavy-duty gas turbine components, including compressor, combustion system, turbine rotor, bearings, and auxiliaries in conjunction with the GE Vernova site team.
• Coordinate with OEM representatives, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure adherence to design specifications and project schedule.
• Develop and maintain detailed work plans, progress tracking, and resource allocation for gas turbine activities.
• Embed collaborative working ensuring Transparency and speed built in.

• Review engineering drawings, OEM manuals, and installation procedures.
• Ensure precision alignment and assembly using specialized tools and techniques.
• Monitor and validate critical parameters during installation and commissioning, including clearances, torque settings, and thermal growth considerations.

• Enforce strict compliance with quality standards and OEM requirements.
• Implement health, safety, and environmental protocols for all gas turbine works.

• Maintain accurate records of alignment readings, torque settings, and installation parameters.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports for project management and stakeholders.
• Support commissioning documentation and handover to operations teams.

• Proven experience in heavy duty gas turbine installation and construction leadership.
• Strong understanding of turbine components, alignment procedures, and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with OEM standards (e.g., GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and P&IDs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant engineering or technical qualification (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management).
• Safety certifications (e.g., CSCS, OSHA, IOSH, NEBOSH) preferred

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...

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