Construction Manager

BRUSH careers; Aviemore; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days holiday + BH pro-rata

Hybrid options (role dependent)

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced Pension

Job summary

BRUSH Group is seeking a Construction Manager for Scotland-based projects with on-site presence at multiple locations. You will oversee site construction activities, coordinate teams, and ensure readiness for energisation and handovers across projects in the Northeast Scotland, Sutherland and Caithness areas.

The role requires deep CDM/HSE knowledge, a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Relevant construction management qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Experience leading site teams, subcontractors and multi-front construction work.
• Strong understanding of CDM, HSE standards and quality compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and site-based delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads site construction activities aligning with programme and design specs.
• Monitor progress, identify blockers, and implement resolutions promptly.
• Coordinate sequencing, resources and on-site interfaces with stakeholders.
• Ensure readiness for energisation, inspections and handovers across sites.
• Support safety culture and drive continuous improvement on mobilisation.

Skills

Construction management

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or degree in related discipline

Tools

CSCS/ECS card

Job description

Construction Manager

Posted on 26/08/2026

About the company

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Base location

Scotland-based role, with on-site presence required across project locations in Northeast Scotland, Sutherland, and Caithness. Company car provided. Overtime applicable.

Key responsibilities

Construction Oversight and Delivery

• Leads site construction activities, ensuring alignment with the approved programme and design specifications across all mobilisation and construction activities.
• Monitor and drive construction progress, identify blockers, and implement resolutions promptly.
• Coordinate the construction sequencing and resourcing to optimise efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Manage on-site interfaces between subcontractors, suppliers, OEMs, and the internal delivery team.
• Ensure readiness for energisation, inspections, and milestone handovers through proactive multiple site coordination.

HSE Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSE) standards.
• Ensure strict Implementation of CDM requirements across all mobilisation and construction activities.
• Ensure regular site inspections and compliance audits are conducted.
• Champions a proactive safety culture and drives continuous improvement across all mobilisation and construction activities.
• Oversee incident reporting and support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.

Project Coordination & Planning

• Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager on progress, risk, and resource needs across all mobilisation and construction activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning and client teams to ensure timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment.
• Support the preparation, review, and implementation of all necessary site safety documentation.

Contractual & Commercial Support

• Ensure all site activities are carried out in line with contractual specifications and approved designs.
• Supports the project management and commercial teams in all contractual events.
• Support the management of on-site contract changes, delays, site instructions, and contractual variations.
• Ensures accurate recording of daily site works and interfaces closely with both site management and commercial teams to verify site progress for valuations and claims.

Essential – What we’re looking for

• Relevant construction management, engineering or technical qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience in a construction delivery role.
• Demonstrable construction management experience within power, utilities, infrastructure or another safety-critical construction environment.
• SMSTS or equivalent recognised construction management safety qualification.
• Appropriate CSCS/ECS card relevant to the role and site responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, construction HSE requirements and quality/compliance standards.
• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and multiple construction work fronts.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, sequencing, resource planning, progress reporting and site readiness.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving license.
• HNC, HND or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Relevant additional HSE qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH is desirable.
• First Aid at Work and/or Temporary Works Coordinator training is desirable.
• Experience delivering HV substations, cable systems or other electrical infrastructure projects is desirable.
• Experience working with DNOs/IDNOs and within regulated electricity network environments is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance – 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About the Company

BRUSH Power Solutions is able to deliver at every stage of a project’s lifecycle. From initial design and consultancy through to construction, testing, commissioning and connection, the team are on hand to provide comprehensive end-to-end HV infrastructure solutions for projects from 11kV to 400kV.

Along with the expertise BRUSH Power Solutions offers, our wider Power division also includes specialist ICP-accredited energy infrastructure contractor, McGowan Infrastructure. Often working in fragile and protected environments, the team utilise sustainable technologies to operate in way that minimises environmental impact, increasing biodiversity, and restores natural habitats.