Construction Delivery Manager

SSE PLC; Swindon; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy company as a Construction Delivery Manager, where you'll lead the charge in delivering innovative overhead line projects across multiple regions. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety, efficiency, and high-quality outcomes in utility construction. You'll manage diverse teams, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance while engaging with stakeholders to drive project success. With a focus on sustainability and a commitment to net-zero ambitions, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector. Embrace a flexible working environment and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP access

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in utility construction delivery and project management.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of overhead line plant replacement and automation programmes.
• Manage safety, productivity, and financial targets for construction teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Acumen

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Distribution - Construction Delivery Manager

Base Location - 4 positions, 1 for each region

- South East - Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Aldershot, Petersfield, IOW

- Thames Valley - Reading, Slough, Theale, West London (London Allowance is applicable for Thames Valley)

- Ridgeway - Swindon, Andover, Melksham, Oxford

- Wessex - Poole, New Forest, Yeovil, Salisbury

Salary: £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 | Flexible First 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 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:

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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:

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.

Strong 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.

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.

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.

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.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 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 Kim on 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.

Ready to apply?

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.