Section Manager

Job Title

Section Manager – Substation Construction

Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Section Manager to oversee complex civils and infrastructure packages for a major substation construction project in Bury St Edmunds. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in civils within the power or utilities sector. You’ll play a critical part in ensuring safe and efficient project delivery in a live, high-voltage environment.

Salary

£51,000 – £60,000 plus £4,700 car allowance

Location and Working Pattern

Bury St Edmunds | On-site role within a live substation environment

Client Overview

Our client operates within the power and utilities sector, delivering major infrastructure projects to support essential energy networks across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage complex civils and infrastructure work packages
• Ensure project delivery aligns with health and safety requirements in a live HV environment
• Oversee on-site teams, subcontractors, and temporary works in line with TWC duties
• Implement and monitor CDM regulations and construction risk controls
• Manage permit-to-work systems to maintain operational safety
• Provide technical input to planning, sequencing, and execution of works
• Report progress and resolve on-site issues to maintain programme and budget compliance

Must-have Requirements

• Previous experience delivering civils works on substation, utilities, or major infrastructure projects
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification
• In-depth understanding of CDM regulations, permit-to-work systems, and construction risk management
• SMSTS (or equivalent) and proven experience in safety-critical or live operational environments
• Earthworks Level 3 or equivalent exposure to heavy civils scope

Nice-to-have Skills

• Strong stakeholder communication and interface management experience
• Familiarity with digital site management tools

Benefits

• Competitive pension with employer matching up to 8% after six months
• Opportunity to invest in company shares with favourable terms, including ‘buy one, get one free’ incentive
• Life assurance up to 4x salary based on service
• Flexible benefits platform with retail discounts, wellbeing support, cycle scheme, and paid volunteering days

Apply Now

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the delivery of critical energy infrastructure, apply today to join a team making a real impact.

 

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