Construction Manager

Orion Group; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Orion Group is seeking a Construction Manager to lead site activities, ensuring safe, on-time delivery of infrastructure projects across Scotland. You will work with Project Manager, Site Managers and subcontractors to manage performance, resources and coordination, while maintaining CDM compliance and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will bring robust construction delivery experience in safety-critical environments, possess relevant qualifications, and demonstrate strong leadership and

Qualifications

• SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and HSE requirements.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple fronts.
• CSCS/ECS card relevant to the role and site responsibilities.
• Good communication skills and driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Leads site construction activities aligning with programme and design specs across mobilisation and construction.
• Monitor progress, identify blockers, and implement resolutions promptly.
• Coordinate sequencing and resourcing to optimise efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Manage interfaces between subcontractors, suppliers, OEMs and internal delivery team.
• Ensure readiness for energisation, inspections and milestone handovers.

Skills

SMSTS

CDM Regulations

CSCS/ECS card

Leadership of site teams

Driving license

Written and verbal communication

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Construction Management

NEBOSH / IOSH-qualifications desirable

Job description

Orion Group are supporting a successful and growing business operating in the HV Engineering space to source a Construction Manager to add to their Operational Delivery Team. As the Construction Manager you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all site-based construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of infrastructure projects in alignment with the project scope, programme, and contractual obligations. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Managers and subcontractor teams to manage on-site performance, resource deployment, and coordination. The role ensures that all construction phases are completed to a high standard, within programme and budget, and in full compliance with CDM, internal and external safety regulations. We are looking for a construction leader who is comfortable being hands-on and actively supporting delivery with the ability to lead teams, subcontractors and work effectively alongside client site teams. The Ideal candidate should be adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to work across different projects and locations throughout Scotland as business needs require. A Confident communicator, able to manage relationships with clients, site teams, contractors and internal functions. Safety-led, proactive with a practical approach to resolving site issues and driving progress.

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.

What we're looking for

Essential

• 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 desirableExperience 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 annumplus 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.
• 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.
• *Please note, applicants must have experience on UK projects and hole the relevant right to work in the UK.

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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services - Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management - across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables