At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the construction of a cutting-edge 132kV Substation project in Yorkshire.
- Company: Join Freedom Power Projects, part of the innovative NG Bailey Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, car allowance, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with clear progression paths and ongoing support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on groundbreaking projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in EHV/HV construction and relevant safety certifications required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Freedom Power Projects team are seeking a new Construction Manager to take ownership of the delivery of construction works for an ICP 132kV Substation project. This will include a mixture of Civils and Electrical works. The candidate will be Yorkshire based and able to travel to work (or board locally) at the construction site near Harrogate.
Key Deliverables:
- Demonstrable experience on EHV/HV construction schemes at 132/66kV - experience in ICP, Private Networks or DNO project work is strongly preferable, though candidates with relevant transferable skills and backgrounds will be considered.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom Group and its customers.
- Responsible for both planning and overseeing the safe delivery of construction works.
- Take ownership of project construction programme and work closely with the Planners to schedule updates and report on progress.
- Oversee implementation of the Quality management process on site – ensuring ITP’s used, photographs taken, documenting progress, hold points and client witness/inspection etc.
- Able to interpret engineering drawings, relay details and resolve any queries with the PM/Project Engineer/Design Engineers.
- Working closely with the Project Manager, Engineering and Commercial teams, proactively anticipating and communicating risks, issues and progress to the project team.
- Proactively managing H&S risks, issues & concerns so that an accident and incident free culture is maintained.
- Maintain awareness of H&S policy and rules and keep up to date on changes that impact your role.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations.
- Motivate Freedom and Supply Chain staff to deliver high quality work in a consistent manner.
- Responsible for ensuring Sub-Contractors and Suppliers carry out works in a safe and professional manner representative of Freedom standards.
- Resource planning and co-ordination associated with internal and external resources.
- Be creative in finding solutions to resource / schedule / construction problems to maintain project delivery.
- Preparation / checking and ensuring correct key safety paperwork is in place (CPP, RAMS, Permits, POWRA etc).
What We’re Looking For:
- Civils or Electrical primary bias will be considered but experience of the other secondary discipline to a certain degree is required i.e. experience on multi discipline schemes required.
- Hold SMSTS.
- Hold appropriate CSCS/ECS Card.
- CDM 2015 competent.
- Hold IOSH in Health & Safety - Desirable.
- Experience with Northern Powergrid (NPg) DNO competencies / requirements is not essential but would be favourable.
Benefits:
- Industry competitive Base Salary.
- Car/Car allowance.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
- Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
- Personal development programme.
Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us:
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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