Pre-Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager – Energy Infrastructure

Central Belt, Scotland

Permanent, Full-Time

Ready to lead one of Scotland’s most high-profile energy infrastructure projects from the ground up – before the grounds even broken?

We’re working with a leading infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to take ownership of a flagship substation build project in the heart of the Central Belt. This is a key role within a major energy investment programme shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.

What’s in it for you?

• High-profile energy project at pre-construction stage
• Long-term pipeline of work and project variety across transmission
• Supportive team, strong resources, and a business with real technical clout
• Flexible working arrangements and a modern approach to delivery
• Competitive salary, strong benefits, and career development baked in

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the pre-construction phase of a major energy infrastructure build (substation)
• Acting as the key liaison between internal teams, clients, designers, and supply chain
• Ensuring design, scope and programme align from feasibility through mobilisation
• Driving excellence in safety (CDM 2015), innovation, and constructability
• Applying digital delivery tools like BIM, CGI modelling, and 3D visualisation
• Reporting on progress, risks, and influencing stakeholders confidently
• Sharing knowledge and supporting best practice across a wider transmission programme

What you’ll bring:

• A strong civil or structural engineering background (ideally in power or infrastructure)
• Demonstrable experience running pre-construction stages for complex projects
• Confidence influencing and managing a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-driven mindset
• Knowledge of gated lifecycle processes and industry governance
• Passion for quality planning, smart design, and doing things right before Day 1 on site

What’s the culture like?

Think technical credibility meets innovation, backed by an organisation that truly supports its people. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to collaboration, development and making a meaningful impact across the UK’s energy infrastructure.

Interested?

If you're a detail-driven planner who gets a buzz from setting projects up for success, we’d love to hear from you.