Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

• We're looking for an experienced Section Manager to lead the safe, efficient and -quality delivery of substation construction activities on the GWNC project.
• Lead multidisciplinary construction teams and supply chain partners to safely deliver complex engineering packages on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee daily site operations, construction methodologies, quality assurance, and high-consequence project milestones.
• Champion world-class health, safety, and environmental standards, enforcing Laing O'Rourke's Zero Harm philosophy.
• Manage client relationships, attending progress reviews, technical assurance forums, and commercial governance meetings.
• Collaborate with planners, commercial managers, and design engineers to resolve operational bottlenecks and mitigate project risks.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Section Manager, Construction Manager or equivalent delivering high-voltage substation, transmission or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and specialist subcontractors on complex civil engineering or energy projects.
• Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, environmental management and construction best practice.
• Experience planning and coordinating construction activities to achieve programme milestones while managing risk and driving productivity.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across project teams, clients and the supply chain.
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to delivering projects safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
• Location: Based on the GWNC project in Grimsby with travel across the 114km route between Grimsby and Walpole as required.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

• Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
• Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
• Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
• Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus