Construction Manager - Onshore Wind in Livingston

Location: Edinburgh

Reporting to: Senior Project Delivery Manager

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:

• Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.
• Our mission is clear: Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects.
• Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership.
• We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

• Purpose-driven work.
• Career growth opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment.
• Collaboration and flexibility in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:

Great British Energy is looking for a Construction Manager to join our GBE Onshore Wind Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Delivery & Construction Management:
• Lead day-to-day construction activities across civil works (roads, foundations, drainage), electrical infrastructure (cabling, substations, ICP works), and turbine/PV/BESS installation.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure delivery in line with design specifications and programme.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and sequencing of works.
• Health, Safety & CDM Compliance:
• Act as Client representative on site under CDM 2015.
• Ensure Principal Contractor compliance with Construction Phase Plan and RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
• Lead site HSE culture and zero-harm initiatives.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Contractor & Interface Management:
• Manage multiple contractors (BoP, OEM, ICP, civils) in conjunction with the Delivery Project Manager and Delivery Commercial Manager.
• Coordinate with key interfaces: Civil – Electrical, Turbine/PV installation - grid connection.
• Represent Client at daily/weekly site coordination meetings.
• Programme Management:
• Support Delivery against the integrated construction schedule.
• Track progress against agreed milestones.
• Identify delays and potential mitigation measures.
• Provide accurate progress reporting to Delivery Project Manager.
• Quality Assurance & Technical Oversight:
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with specification and contract.
• Oversee inspections, testing, and commissioning preparation.
• Manage defects rectification process and lists.
• Ensure proper documentation and accuracy of as-built records.
• Commercial & Cost Awareness:
• Monitor site progress against cost plan.
• Identify and flag variations and change orders.
• Support commercial team in assessing contractor claims.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and materials on site.
• Environmental & Planning Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to planning conditions and environmental management plans.
• Manage site impacts (noise, dust, traffic, water) in line with the above.
• Liaise with Environmental Clerks of Work and Archaeological Clerks of Works as required.
• Commissioning & Handover:
• Support commissioning activities and energisation.
• Ensure readiness for grid connection and testing.
• Oversee completion and handover to Asset Management: Snagging completion and final documentation.
• Assist through Defects Liability Period (DLP).

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Demonstrably significant construction experience (energy or infrastructure).
• Proven delivery experience on Onshore wind, Solar PV, or BESS projects.
• Exemplary Safety Behaviour and experience in managing safety systems.
• Strong understanding of site construction practices, CDM 2015 regulations, and contractor management.
• Experience working under EPC or multi-contract delivery models.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving capability.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

Desirable:

• Experience with substations and grid connection works, turbine erection or PV installation.
• Familiarity with NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Temporary works management experience.
• Degree/HNC in Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• CSCS card (Manager level).
• First Aid certification.
• LANTRA Off Road Vehicle Operating (4X4) training.

Personal Qualities:

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively.
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact.
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working.
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Group income protection.
• 38 days annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, inclusive working environment.