Construction Manager - Overhead Lines Bias

Scottish Power; Blantyre; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Construction Manager in Scotland to oversee key construction projects involving overhead lines. Responsibilities include managing project development and ensuring compliance with health and environmental regulations. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and relevant engineering qualifications. Benefits include 36 days of annual leave, share options, health insurance, and more. This position offers flexible and hybrid work options and involves a competitive salary of up to £66,600 per year.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Share Incentive Plan

Medical and dental insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in construction and commissioning of overhead lines.
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects and external stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction aspects during project development and delivery.
• Manage all environmental and sustainability regulatory requirements.
• Oversee onsite construction team management and development.

Skills

Construction and commissioning of overhead lines

Leadership and planning skills

Contract management experience

Multi-disciplinary project management

Knowledge of NEC / FIDIC Conditions

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Project management software

IT skills

Job description

Construction Manager (Overhead Lines)

Location: Glasgow / Lothian and Borders, Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Central belt, etc.

Salary: up to £66,600 per year, with a strong benefits package, excellent overtime opportunities, a pension scheme (double match up to a company contribution of 10%).

Hours: 37‑hour basic week. Full Time / Permanent. Flexible / Hybrid options.

Additional salary enhancements: Overtime (Saturday x1.5 hrs, Sunday x2 hrs), business miles paid at £0.45/m up to 10,000 miles, £0.25 thereafter.

Further Education Opportunities

• CIOB / MCIOB chartership programmes.

Role Summary

The Construction Manager has a key role in the Strategic Projects business, responsible for managing Construction Team resources and outputs during Development, Procurement, Delivery and Closure for Strategic Overhead Line (OHL) Projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction aspects during development, procurement (pre‑qualification/tendering) and delivery of projects, scopes from concept to closure phase, within the EPC model in line with CAPEX.
• Direct management and delivery as client representative to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, CDM 2015 and Environmental Legislation.
• Manage all Environmental & Sustainability regulatory requirements through the supply chain.
• Support commercial management and administration of OHL works packages to control CAPEX risk.
• Manage all Construction outputs in line with programmed milestones.
• Monitor external stakeholders in line with national standards and specifications.
• Manage interfaces for all supply, civil, electrical, cable & OHL packages.
• Oversee line management, development and strengthening of onsite construction team (performance, coaching, mentoring, trainee site managers).
• Lead and monitor Stakeholders Quality Management systems; ensure contract budget compliance and asset life cycle optimisation.

What you will bring

• Strong knowledge and experience in construction and commissioning of overhead lines.
• Strong leadership & planning skills with contract‑management experience.
• Effective awareness of NEC / FIDIC Conditions of Contract.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑disciplinary projects and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning works within SPT assets.
• Ability to lead as client representative to ensure regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Preferred relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management for the Power Sector.
• Experience as Construction or Site Manager for 132kV or above OHL works.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Current five‑day SMSTS qualification.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
• Technology vouchers.
• Carbon emission pledge participation.
• Electric vehicle schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
• Medical and dental insurance options, health plan, annual health assessments.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, employee deals on travel insurance and more.

About SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks (part of the Iberdrola Group) is a leading utility company with over 4,000 km of transmission lines.

We are investing >£5.5bn into our network, supporting renewable energy growth.

We offer real career opportunities, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and support for candidates with disabilities, mental health conditions, neurodivergence, or pregnancy‑related needs.