Construction Manager

Matchtech Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the safe and timely delivery of civils and electrical works on an ICP 132kV substation project near Harrogate, Yorkshire. You will lead multidisciplinary site teams, manage interfaces with planners, and ensure quality and safety are maintained on a high-voltage transmission scheme.

The role requires hands-on leadership, SMSTS, CSCS or ECS, and strong CDM 2015 compliance knowledge, with the ability to travel to site across the region.

Qualifications

• SMSTS is required and CSCS/ECS card is essential.
• Competence in applying CDM 2015 regulations and maintaining safety documentation.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of construction programme and oversee safe delivery of all site works.
• Coordinate civils and electrical disciplines and oversee quality management processes.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS/ECS

CDM 2015

IOSH

Leadership

Job description

Our client is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the safe and successful delivery of civils and electrical construction works on an ICP 132kV substation project near Harrogate. This contract opportunity will suit a Yorkshire-based professional who can travel to site or board locally and has experience delivering high-voltage transmission and distribution schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of the construction programme and overseeing the safe delivery of all site works
• Managing construction activities across both civils and electrical disciplines
• Working with planners to provide programme updates, coordinate resources and report on progress
• Overseeing quality management processes, including ITPs, photographs, progress records, hold points and client inspections
• Interpreting engineering drawings, communicating technical details and resolving queries with project and design teams
• Working closely with Project Management, Engineering and Commercial teams to identify and communicate risks, issues and progress
• Managing health and safety risks, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and maintaining the required safety documentation, including CPPs, RAMS, permits and POWRA
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure work is delivered safely, professionally and to the required standards

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience delivering EHV or HV construction schemes at 132kV or 66kV
• Experience in ICP, private network or DNO projects is strongly preferred; relevant transferable experience will also be considered
• A primary civils or electrical background, with practical experience of the secondary discipline on multi-disciplinary schemes
• Strong understanding of substation construction, transmission and distribution projects and site delivery requirements
• SMSTS qualification
• Appropriate CSCS or ECS card
• Competence in applying the CDM 2015 Regulations and managing construction health and safety requirements
• IOSH Health and Safety training is desirable, while familiarity with Northern Powergrid DNO competencies and requirements would be advantageous

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and supply chain partners
• Proactive approach to resolving resource, scheduling and construction challenges
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to quality, safety and project compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders while maintaining ownership of site delivery