Construction Manager - Overhead Lines bias

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

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee strategic overhead line projects. The ideal candidate will manage resources through all project phases, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. A strong background in overhead line construction, leadership skills, and experience in contract management are essential. The role offers a competitive salary with flexible working options, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance options

Qualifications

• Experience as Construction or Site Manager for 132kV or above OHL works.
• Current five-day SMSTS qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage Construction Team resources and outputs during all project phases.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law and Environmental Legislation.
• Monitor all external stakeholders during project delivery.

Skills

Strong knowledge in construction and commissioning of overhead lines

Leadership and planning skills

Management of NEC / FIDIC Conditions of Contract

Excellent IT skills

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent

Job description

Construction Manager (Overhead Lines bias)

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 available 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.

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 Strategic Projects business, responsible for managing Construction Team resources and outputs during Development, Procurement, Delivery and Closure for Strategic OHL Projects.

Responsibilities

Leading the construction aspects during development, procurement (prequalification /tendering) and delivery of the projects, scopes from concept phase to closure phase, within the EPC model in line with CAPEX, for Strategic OHL projects.

Directing the management and delivery, as the assigned client representative to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, Construction Design and Management regulations 2015 and Environmental Legislation.

Managing all Environmental & Sustainability regulatory requirements that are planned and managed through the supply chain striving towards SP Energy Networks & Iberdrola net zero targets.

Supporting the commercial management and administration of OHL Works packages to control CAPEX risk in line with Contractual Terms and Conditions with external stakeholders.

Manage all Construction outputs in line with programmed milestones.

Monitor all external stakeholders in line with National Standards and Specifications during the delivery outputs of approved designs.

Manage and monitor interfaces for 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.

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.

Lead and monitor all Stakeholders Quality Management systems to ensure compliance with contract budget to increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX.

What you will bring

OHL

Strong knowledge and experience in construction and commissioning of overhead lines; monitoring and inspecting construction activities such as access development, foundation installation, tower 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.

Strong leadership & planning skills combined with suitable experience in Contract Management, including the control and agreement of variations and claims.

Strong effective awareness of the management of NEC / FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

Proven ability to manage on several projects within a team including all external stakeholders, multi-disciplined teams, and contractors.

Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning works within the confines of SPT existing and or new assets.

Lead the management and delivery, as Client Representative to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, CDM regulations 2015 and Environmental Legislation.

Minimum Requirements

• Preferred relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in the Construction Management field associated with the role for the Power Sector.
• Experience of working as Construction or Site Manager for 132kV or above OHL works.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• 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.

Benefits include

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• We are in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• 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 careers team.