Site Manager in Choppington

The Transmission & Distribution Sector is currently thriving as the Government looks to ensure that the infrastructure is in place to take advantage of the growth in the Renewable Energy Sector. Omexom are a partner of SSE on the ASTI Framework and Pathway to 2030 is a key part of this, being the hub for several other schemes feeding into the Grid. The Construction Manager is a pivotal role and will manage all specified works on electrical substations ensuring delivery on time to the required standards. Initially the position will be on a hybrid basis although attendance will be required at other locations such as site, Perth, Glasgow or as required. The Site is Emmock 400kV Substation. They will assist the senior management team with delivery of the project and be a main point of contact daily for the client. The postholder will be responsible together with his site team for ensuring site safety and ensuring quality processes are implemented for all works. This is an ideal opportunity to work on a prestige large project for a Tier 1 Contractor with a visible path of progression to Project Manager. Omexom encourage and support their staff to develop and maximize their potential.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Acting as customer lead for the site management of projects and ensuring the daily delivery of site works.
• Be fully conversant with the Works Information and Scope of Works.
• Manage and deal with Change Management in line with NEC 3 requirements, liaising closely with the project commercial team.
• Organise and attend progress meetings and prepare minutes if required.
• Provide key information to the Project Manager to include in the Project Manager’s reports.
• Ensure that the site manager is maintaining a precise and accurate daily site diary including resource, program, photos, weather, materials, H&S, issues, or any information required by the Project Manager.
• Undertake line management of supervisors and sub-managers.
• Ensure that the works are undertaken in line with the Omexom Project Delivery Process.
• Ensure all site records, communications etc. are stored on the Omexom internal Information Management System.
• Overall responsibility for the management of all site activities.
• Organise, lead and minute pre-start, progress, and handover meetings with all subcontractors.
• Assist the Project Manager and P6 Planner in the weekly update of the Clause 32 Contract Program.
• Manage the look ahead’s required and issue "look ahead" programs as deemed required by the Project Manager.
• Responsible for management of the construction, maintenance, fitting and wiring of substation plant and equipment.
• Manage a team of supervisors, engineers, and sub-managers daily.
• Fully manage and plan site activities to ensure safety, cost and quality are maintained.
• Follow all published guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures to ensure satisfactory completion of work.
• Assist the Commercial Team in preparing applications for payment, additional works submissions and cost reviews.
• Ensure all works are undertaken in compliance with project design and construction documents (drawings, RAMS, lift plans).
• Working closely with the Project Manager for successful project delivery.
• Deliver scheduled/unscheduled work safely, ensuring quality standard in accordance with work scope.
• Plan and manage with the PM the resource levels on site in line with Program requirements.
• Assist procurement and PM in managing site-based orders and materials.
• Undertake weekly/monthly site safety audits along with the site manager, record and upload to IMS.
• Set up and maintain a Non-Conformance Register.
• Attend community engagement and stakeholder meetings if required.
• Lead and manage all aspects of site construction, H&S, and environment.
• Plan, manage, attend and record OPS daily briefings, ensuring they are completed and uploaded to IMS.
• Ensure full compliance with the CDM Regulations with the HS Dept.
• Organise and lead the Safe Contractor process.
• Consider environmental aspects and impacts when preparing operations documentation.
• Proactively manage health and safety issues, ensuring accident and incident free culture.
• Ensure all plant and equipment is ordered efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Complete all site paperwork accurately and to time.
• Take responsibility for your team whilst on site for safe and efficient implementation of operations.
• Appoint direct supervision for work parties.
• Ensure site check sheets and ITP schedules are completed satisfactorily.
• Provide mentoring for nominated staff.
• Ensure site induction is updated regularly.
• Ensure all persons attending site are inducted and competent.
• Ensure all lifts are planned on site.
• Ensure all site plans are correct and updated regularly.
• Ensure all works have been risk assessed.
• Ensure compliance with SSE’s 5 golden rules.
• Ensure the site manager keeps an accurate skills/competency matrix.
• Ensure the site manager completes daily & weekly inspections/audits.
• Complete a monthly report capturing progress, commercial, SHESQ and issues.
• Ensure welfare is maintained and site complies with CDM regs.
• Assist with recruitment of site managers/site supervisors.
• Encourage and promote a safe working environment.
• Review design deliverables where applicable.
• Attend/participate in outage planning.
• Review construction programs.
• Review scope of works for subcontractors/suppliers.

Key Interfaces

• Site Managers
• Site Supervisors
• Project Planners
• Procurement
• Commercial
• Site Fitters and Apprentices
• Sub-Contractors
• Third Party Workforces
• Project Team (Safety and Design)
• Project Manager
• Client nominated representatives

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

The Construction Manager must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working on TSO substation sites operating from 132kV to 400kV. Must also possess:

• Proven site management history with ability to execute critical tasks in real time.
• SMSTS Qualification.
• CSCS Black Card or equivalent.
• Knowledge of NEC 3 suite of contracts.
• Familiarity with P6 or MS Project.
• Sound knowledge of H&S and risk assessments.
• Ability to plan works efficiently.
• Ability to manage and motivate industrial staff.
• Ability to put the customer at the centre of decision making.
• Ability to engage at a detailed level with key tasks.
• Personal integrity, resilience and robustness in a fast-changing contracting environment.

Competencies

Required skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Leadership skills.
• Strong team working skills.
• Customer and commercially focused.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Resource management skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.

Values

In line with Omexom’s values, the jobholder must demonstrate:

• Team Spirit & Generosity – works effectively within and contributes to the Omexom team to deliver results, provide support, and drive performance.
• Trust & Empowerment – manages responsibilities independently to ensure efficient and professional completion of work.
• Integrity & Responsibility – takes ownership of duties and delivers high-quality outcomes.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship – continually seeks process improvements and introduces efficiency-focused initiatives.