Site Supervisor

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Site Supervisor – Substations (Power T&D)

Location: Wallend Substation, Grain Road, Isle of Grain, Kent, ME3 0AW

Company: Balfour Beatty – Power Transmission & Distribution

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution team is seeking a dedicated Site Supervisor (Substations) to support growing operational demands at our Wallend Substation project. This is a key position for an experienced supervisor who can ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality site execution across substation works.

What you’ll be doing

• Liaise with the Construction Manager and/or Site Engineer to ensure a timely requisition for sufficient plant and equipment is made, giving adequate notice to Resources.
• Supervise site operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure all site personnel have the correct authorisations to operate plant or receive permits.
• Ensure that all externally sourced services (e.g. Trak Way, footbridges, etc.) are in place prior to site activities starting.
• Be responsible for the operatives' time sheets being filled in correctly, showing the daily progress, operatives' names, rates, works numbers, hours worked, plant and vehicles (hired and BB owned) utilised and work carried out.
• Assist the Engineer in carrying out weekly inspections of all plant, lifting equipment and recording on the appropriate forms.
• Ensure Permit to Work near Existing Services documentation is clearly and correctly carried out for all groundbreaking activities related to construction works.
• Leadership of Zero Harm and drive for continuous improvement across SHEQ within projects.
• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all persons under your control.

The Following Qualities / Experience Are Essential

• Previous experience of the construction and delivery of Overhead Line, Cabling or Substation schemes up to 400 kV.
• Experience in implementing safe systems of work.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate a team for success.
• Holds a current driving licence.

The Following Qualities / Experience Are Desirable

• Commercial awareness with knowledge of both budgetary and financial control.
• Good understanding of current safety legislation.

The Candidate Is Likely To Have The Following

• Holds CSCS and SSSTS or equivalent.

Why Work for Us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; building sustainable infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

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 including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and 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

We believe 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 an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence “Employer Recognition Scheme” and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

Disabled People

We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Recruitment Process

We are continually improving our resourcing process to ensure it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share it with us at candidate recruit

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Construction

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