We’re seeking an experienced Section Manager to play a pivotal role in a major UK power infrastructure upgrade. Based around Norwich, Ipswich, Tilbury, or Bury St Edmunds, this role is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient delivery of complex civils works within a live utilities environment. Ideal for candidates with strong temporary works knowledge and experience in substation or infrastructure projects, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a critical national energy scheme.
Salary
£51,000 – £60,000 plus £4,700 car allowance and benefits
Location and Working Pattern
Permanent – Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Ideal candidate location: Norwich / Ipswich / Tilbury / Bury St Edmunds
Site-based with travel to project locations as required
Client Overview
Our client is delivering a key infrastructure project to enhance the UK’s power network through the construction of a new substation and associated civils works.
Responsibilities
- Develop safe, efficient construction methodologies for complex civils and substation-related works.
- Manage critical interfaces with DNOs, ICPs, and other utility stakeholders, ensuring compliance with technical standards and approval processes.
- Support HSEQ compliance, championing high safety standards across planning, construction, and delivery phases.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to ensure works are fully planned, resourced, and ready for execution.
- Oversee the safe delivery of earthworks, foundations, structures, drainage, and enabling works within a substation environment.
- Ensure construction documentation, risk assessments, method statements, and work packages are prepared to the required standards.
- Provide technical leadership and site-based management across civils, temporary works, and interface activities.
- Monitor progress, quality, and programme, managing risks and opportunities throughout delivery.
Must-have Requirements
- Proven experience delivering civils works on substation, power, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of safe design and construction within live or safety-critical environments.
- Experience with utility standards, technical specifications, and permit-to-work systems.
- Solid understanding of CDM regulations, temporary works, and construction risk management.
- Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certification.
- Earthworks Level 3 or equivalent civils qualification/experience.
- SMSTS or equivalent site management certification.
- CDM 2015 Awareness (client and contractor responsibilities).
- Strong leadership and communication skills in multi-party environments.
Nice-to-have Skills
- Safety leadership training for utilities or power works.
- Additional temporary works or civils specialist certifications.
Benefits
- £4,700 car allowance
- Comprehensive benefits package (details available during application stage)
Apply Now
If you have the skills and experience to drive success on a complex and safety-critical infrastructure project, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take on a key role in shaping the UK’s energy future.
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