Aspiring Site Manager: 2-Year Trainee Programme

ScottishPower; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension with 10% company contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in Prenton is offering a Trainee Site Manager programme within the 132kV Projects Delivery Team. You will learn on the job with shadowing, coaching, and mentoring from experienced managers while working toward CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management.

The role progresses from observation to leading contractor activities, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely project delivery across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience within Energy, Construction or Utilities OR a degree in Electrical, Civil, or Construction Management.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Prior Health and Safety knowledge.
• Valid UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Observe, progressively participate and eventually lead planning, coordinating, and monitoring contractor activities on-site as you develop.
• Maintain a robust safety culture and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee the Construction and Commissioning stages of projects.
• Manage design change processes with engineering teams.
• Interface with operational colleagues such as protection engineers and Senior Authorised Person(s).

Job description

SP Energy Networks in Prenton is offering a Trainee Site Manager programme within the 132kV Projects Delivery Team. You will learn on the job with shadowing, coaching, and mentoring from experienced managers while working toward CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management.

The role progresses from observation to leading contractor activities, with a focus on safety, quality, and timely project delivery across multi-disciplinary teams.