Construction Manager (Civil or Electrical)

Scottish Power; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job description

Construction Manager
(will consider Electrical, Cabling and/or Overhead Lines bias)
Location: Glasgow / Lothian and Borders, Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Central belt etc.
Salary up to £70,900 per year, with a strong benefits package, excellent overtime opportunities available (further details below) and our excellent pension scheme, where we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
There is also clear paths of further career progression/development.
37-hour basic week
Full Time / Permanent
Flexible /Hybrid options
Closing Date: 27/04/25
Additional salary enhancements:
Excellent Overtime opportunities (subject to project and location) (Saturday x1.5 hrs, Sunday x2 hrs). Business miles paid at £0.45/m up to 10,000 miles, £0.25p thereafter
Further education opportunities:
CIOB / MCIOB chartership programmes.

Help us create a better future, quicker
At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we're always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.
At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Role

The Construction Manager has a key role in the SPT business, responsibility for managing Construction Management Team resource and outputs during Development, Procurement, Delivery and Closure for all major projects.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for:

1. Leading the Development, Procurement (Prequalification /Tendering) and Construction delivery of the project scopes from concept to closure within the disaggregated models in line with CAPEX, for numerous projects.
2. Directing the management and delivery, as the assigned Principal Contractor, to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, Construction Design and Management regulations 2015 and Environmental Legislation.
3. Managing all Environmental & Sustainability regulatory requirements that are planned and managed through the supply chain striving towards SP Energy Networks & Iberdrola net zero targets.
4. Managing and evaluating the commercial management and administration of each package of work to control CAPEX risk in line with Contractual Terms and Conditions with external stakeholders.
5. Managing all regulatory outputs in line with programmed milestones.
6. Leading and monitoring all external stakeholders in line with National Standards and Specifications during the delivery outputs of approved designs.
7. Managing and monitoring all supply, civil, electrical, cable & ohl packages to ensure all Health & Safety and Operation & Maintenance of the built environment is recorded, validated, and stored for future design & maintenance use.
8. Responsible for line management, development and strengthening of the onsite construction management team through performance management, coaching and mentoring of Site Management in conjunction with development of trainee Site managers associated with HR Processes and procedures.
9. Leading and monitoring all Stakeholders Quality Management systems to ensure compliance with contract budget to increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX.

What you will bring

1. Electrical: Strong knowledge and experience in managing construction and commissioning of Electrical works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment.
2. Cables: Strong knowledge and experience in managing construction, and commissioning of underground cables; monitoring and inspecting the installation of ducts systems, high voltage underground cables, horizontal directional drillings, joint bays, sealing ends and terminations, fibre optic connections - within the confines of SPT existing and or new assets.
3. OHL: Strong knowledge and experience in construction and commissioning of overhead lines; monitoring and inspecting construction activities such as access development, foundation installation, assembly and erection (wood pole and towers), wiring, re-insulation, re-spacering, re-conductoring, tower painting and reinstatement works within the confines of SPT existing and or new assets.
4. Strong leadership & planning skills combined with suitable experience in Contract Management, including the control and agreement of variations and claims. Knowledge of CESSM.
5. Strong effective awareness of the management of NEC / FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
6. Proven ability to manage on several projects within a team including all external stakeholders, multi-disciplined teams, and contractors.
7. Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning works within the confines of SPT existing and or new assets.
8. Basic Knowledge in potentially engaging and delivering civil packages of work.
9. Lead the management and delivery, as the assigned Principal Contractor, to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, CDM regulations 2015 and Environmental Legislation.

Minimum Requirements

1. Preferred relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in the Construction Management field associated with the role for the Power Sector.
2. Excellent IT skills.
3. Full UK driving licence.
4. Current five-day SMSTS qualification.

What's in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

That's why our benefits include:

1. 36 days annual leave
2. Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
3. Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
4. Payroll giving and charity matched funding
5. Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
6. Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
7. Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
8. Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
9. Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
10. Life Assurance (4x salary)
11. Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to the recruitment team directly.