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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)
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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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