Site Manager

As Site Manager within SP Energy Networks Transmission Major Projects, you will join a multi-disciplined team responsible for the construction of new build, replacement, refurbishment, or other associated major transmission projects. You will play a pivotal role within the SPT Business with responsibility for managing Construction outputs during the delivery phase of Major Projects. Importantly, you’ll focus on providing technical support and advice, primarily in relation to all Transmission underground cable aspects of the construction stage for projects, including management of several onsite contractors and being the primary on-site representative to take ownership.

This position requires a flexible approach to working hours and environment due to the requirements of the project including timescales, external contracted workforce, shift patterns, remote locations and out of hours working. Overtime is paid as follows:

• Monday – Saturday: Time and a half from 8pm till midnight
• Monday – Saturday: Double time from midnight till 8am
• Sunday: Double Time for all hours

What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for:

• Management and control of disaggregated supply and packaged contracts with an average CAPEX value between £5 to £10 million.
• Directing and controlling the agreed Project Delivery Strategy reporting on contractor performance.
• Collaborating with Operational staff, Design Teams, Project Managers, Construction Managers to plan, manage and monitor the works.
• Managing contracted works with agreed Planning and Environmental licence.
• Regularly liaising with regulatory bodies and all stakeholders.
• Organising and coordinating Transmission operations to meet operational requirements in line with agreed system outages.
• Matrix reporting to Construction Manager, Project Manager and Lead Construction Manager.
• Structured and consistent engagement with Construction Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Engineering and HSQE Advisors.

What you’ll bring

To be successful, a Site Manager will have strong leadership, planning, negotiation and influencing skills, will be able to lead and work in a team and contractors’ environment and maintain effective working relationships. We are looking for people with significant experience in managing transmission construction projects with the ability to understand civil and structural design drawings and all inspection and testing regimes associated. They will have awareness of NEC conditions of contract, ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes and proven knowledge and experience of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning of civil works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment. Technical experience of specifications, designs, maintenance, construction and commissioning of underground cables, monitoring and inspecting the installation of ducts systems, underground cables, horizontal directional drillings, joint bays, sealing ends and terminations or fibre optic connections is desired.

As a minimum, you will demonstrate:

• HND in Engineering, Construction Management or other relevant area.
• Relevant experience in the Energy Sector will also be considered.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Packages for communication, planning and organising works including MS Word, Excel, Project, Outlook and TEAMS.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Current five-day SMSTS qualification or equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation with understanding of CDM 2015 regulations and duty holder roles, most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor role and experience in the application and compliance with GS6, HSG47, Temporary works, New Roads and Street Works Act is essential.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, 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. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• 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 purposes
• 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 Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

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 £2 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.