Section Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Section Manager to support the delivery of a major substation construction project in Bury St Edmunds within the power and utilities sector. 

You will take ownership of complex civils and infrastructure packages, operating within a live, high-voltage environment. 

This is a critical role within the engineering space, focused on safe delivery, coordination, and technical execution. 

 

What’s on offer 

 

• £51,000 – £60,000 salary

• £4,700 car allowance 

• Competitive pension with employer matching up to 8% after 6 months 

• Opportunity to invest in company shares with favourable terms, including ‘buy one, get one free’ incentives 

• Life assurance up to 4x salary based on length of service 

• Flexible benefits package including retail discounts, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, and paid volunteering days 

 

What you will need 

 

• Proven experience delivering civils works on substation, utilities, or major infrastructure projects  (essential) 

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification (essential) 

• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, permit-to-work systems, and construction risk management 

• SMSTS (or equivalent) and demonstrable experience in safety-critical / live environments 

• Earthworks Level 3 (or equivalent experience within heavy civils packages)

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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