Construction Delivery Manager

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic Construction Delivery Managers to oversee the delivery of critical overhead line projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead multiple construction teams, ensuring safety and efficiency while managing significant budgets. The company is committed to fostering a high-performance culture and providing flexible benefits that support your well-being and family life. Join a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the energy landscape and making a lasting impact in the community. If you are passionate about leadership and project management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing overhead line plant replacement and automation programmes.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of overhead line plant replacement and automation programmes.
• Champion a strong safety-first culture and ensure compliance.
• Manage operational teams to deliver high performance and training.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Acumen

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Base Location - 4 positions, 1 for each region

• Thames Valley - Reading, Slough, Theale, West London (London Allowance is applicable for Thames Valley)
• Wessex - Poole, New Forest, Yeovil, Salisbury

Salary: SS09 £58,630 – £68,098 (based on experience and authorisations) + car/cash allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available

We’re looking for 4 Construction Delivery Managers to lead the delivery of overhead line plant replacement and automation programmes across regional areas within the SEPD patch. You’ll oversee multiple construction teams, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient delivery of projects from LV to 33kV.

This role involves managing safety, productivity, and monthly forecasting to meet annual volume and financial targets. You’ll support the L3 Construction Manager in driving performance, ensuring compliance with safety systems, and delivering asset health, maintenance, and investment programmes valued at £40–100m over the ED2 period.

You’ll lead an integrated team, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure strong customer focus, commercial control, and collaboration across delivery mechanisms. Strong leadership, clear communication, and a safety-first mindset are essential.

You will:

1. Safety Leadership & Culture: Champion a strong safety-first culture by ensuring all staff and contractors are trained, authorised, and supervised, driving continuous improvement in SHE performance and regulatory compliance.
2. Project & Portfolio Management: Lead end-to-end delivery of system asset projects across all voltages, ensuring timely execution, commercial viability, and alignment with strategic KPIs and RIIO ED2 obligations.
3. Team Leadership & Development: Manage, coach, and empower operational teams and contractors to deliver high performance, ensuring compliance, training, and development within a positive and productive work environment.
4. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality customer interactions, alignment with project goals, and visibility of project progress for senior leadership.
5. Operational & Emergency Readiness: Oversee resource planning, storm and emergency response preparedness, standby duties, and ensure timely and effective restoration of supplies during incidents or severe weather events.

You have:

1. Extensive Experience in Utility Construction Delivery: Proven track record in managing overhead line plant replacement, automation programmes, and multi-voltage (LV to 33kV) distribution projects within a regulated utility environment.
2. Great Leadership and Team Management Skills: Experience leading operational and technical teams, driving productivity and safety, developing talent, and embedding a high-performing culture through coaching and performance management.
3. Comprehensive SHE and Regulatory Compliance Knowledge: In-depth understanding of SHE standards, SSEN Safety Management Systems, and governance frameworks such as DGIF, along with the ability to instil a safety-first mindset across teams.
4. Commercial and Financial Acumen: Demonstrated ability to assess project value and risk, manage budgets, and deliver cost-effective outcomes in alignment with RIIO ED2 and wider regulatory requirements.
5. Project Portfolio and Stakeholder Management Expertise: Skilled in planning, executing, and closing complex construction projects while engaging stakeholders (internal and external) and ensuring delivery readiness, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

Part of the wider SSE group, we power 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors, and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.