Site Manager

Full Time / Perm role based on a basic 37hr week.

Help us create a better future, quicker! At ScottishPower, our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their energy, expertise and ambition power our success — and we’re looking for individuals who share that passion to help shape the future of our Transmission business within SP Energy Networks.

With major investment underway and some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in our history, our Transmission teams are delivering essential upgrades that will transform how energy is transmitted across the South of Scotland. From large-scale network developments to future-focused expansion, the work you’ll be part of will play a critical role in enabling a cleaner, greener energy system.

We’re now looking for a Site Manager, a pivotal role within the SPT business with responsibility for managing construction outputs during the delivery phase of SP Energy Networks’ Core Projects. As part of a multi-disciplined delivery team — including Construction Managers, Project Managers, HSQE Consultants, Quantity Surveyors and Design Engineers — you’ll support the planning and delivery of key construction projects.

Acting as the primary onsite representative, you’ll take confident ownership of site activity and provide technical support and advice, primarily on the electrical aspects of construction across transmission projects. You’ll lead the onsite management and delivery of Core Projects within our Transmission business, contributing to the construction of new build, replacement, refurbishment and other major transmission programmes.

What you’ll be doing

With your experience in managing transmission construction projects, including Contractor Site management you will be confident at monitoring and managing contractor’s works, tracking progress, keeping accurate site records ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety and Environmental legislation. Ensure Constructability and working methods are interpreted and aligned with Engineering Design scope, drawings, and standards, providing technical expertise and management of work packages. Drive the commercial management and administration of each work package including measuring & monitoring of time and cost against agreed delivery strategy.

You will have technical knowledge and experience in quality control and inspection and testing of structure and main plant installation e.g Grid TX’s, Auxiliary Earthing Transformers, CB’s, PI, CVT, CT’s, SA, ES, Pantographs & Disconnectors. We will also look for you to have experience in cable installation, glanding and terminating, protection & control systems, telecoms, earthing, mechanical and electrical interlocking/testing.

What you’ll bring

You enjoy, and are focused, on leading a team in a contractor’s environment, and your excellent negotiation and influencing skills will be a great attribute to the team.

• Experience in managing transmission construction projects
• Experience as a Site Manager preferably with experience of carrying out duties associated with the Principal Contractor role, managing multiple contractors
• Ability to understand electrical design drawings, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams and all inspection and testing
• Primary knowledge of specifications, designs, maintenance, construction and commissioning of electrical works within a substation environment
• Awareness of NEC conditions of contract
• Proficient with IT and software packages such as Microsoft Office
• Prior experience of working in a live Substation environment working under electrical safety rules
• Holds SMSTS, or equivalent safety training
• Full First Aid certification
• Clean Driving Licence

Development opportunities at ScottishPower we believe in investing in our people that’s why we have formed a training partnership with the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Every year we provide opportunities to learn and develop new skills through further education, job shadowing and mentoring.

Minimum Requirements

• Preferred relevant HND or equivalent experience in the Construction Management field associated with the role for the Power Sector
• Full UK driving licence
• Current five-day SMSTS qualification

Overtime payments:

• Monday - Saturday 8am till midnight - Time and a half
• Monday - Saturday midnight to 8am - Double Time
• Sunday - Double Time

Overtime is not mandatory.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At Scottish Power, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

• 36 days annual leave
• Business mileage claimed at £0.45/mile up to 10,000 miles, £0.25 thereafter
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
• CIOB Chartership programmes available

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing over £12 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.