HV Construction Manager (SR163)

Laing O'Rourke group; Wales; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking an experienced HV Construction Manager with SR163 authorisation to deliver an on-site, high‑voltage/substation project in South Wales. You will ensure safe, efficient execution of HV/EHV construction activities and coordinate with National Grid requirements and multi‑discipline teams.

Key duties include managing RAMS/ITPs, reviewing quality records, and supporting testing and commissioning while leading site teams and contractors to meet schedule and safety standards.

Qualifications

• SR163 authorisation essential.
• Experience delivering HV/EHV construction on complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience on National Grid projects, especially substations or transmission infra.
• Strong electrical background with HV plant, transformers, switchgear and protection systems.
• Experience managing RAMS, ITPs, inspections and QA activities.
• Support electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of Permit to Work procedures in substations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, on-site delivery of HV/EHV construction activities on site.
• Coordinate contractors and site teams across multiple work packages.
• Review and approve RAMS, ITPs, inspections and quality records.
• Support testing and commissioning alongside project team.
• Ensure compliance with National Grid requirements and project specifications.

Skills

SR163 authorisation

HV/EHV construction

National Grid experience

RAMS & ITPs

Permit to Work

SMSTS

CSCS Managerial

Electrical background

Education

Electrical Eng degree

Job description

Are you an experienced HV Construction Manager with SR163 authorisation and experience delivering National Grid projects?

Want to play a key role delivering a major EHV substation project in South Wales?

If you have strong HV/EHV construction experience and a track record of managing complex electrical works safely and successfully, this is an opportunity to join our Power business and help deliver critical UK energy infrastructure.

When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.

What is the role?

We're looking for an experiencedConstruction Manager to join our Power team working on the Brocastle Interim Substation project in South Wales.

As an SR163-authorised Construction Manager, you'll take responsibility for the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of HV/EHV construction activities on site, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with National Grid requirements and project specifications.

You'll oversee electrical works including HV plant, switchgear, transformers, protection and control systems, cabling, earthing and associated electrical infrastructure, coordinating specialist contractors and site teams throughout delivery.

You'll manage and review key site documentation including RAMS and ITPs, oversee quality inspections and site records and ensure robust Permit to Work procedures are followed. You'll also support testing and commissioning activities, working closely with the wider project team and specialist contractors.

Working closely with project management, design, engineering, subcontractors and National Grid, you'll provide strong construction leadership and help resolve technical and site delivery issues as the project progresses.

Location: Site based at Brocastle, South Wales.

What do we look for?

• Current National Grid SR163 Principal Contractor Site Manager authorisation is essential.
• Strong experience managing HV/EHV construction activities on complex infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working on National Grid projects, particularly substations or transmission infrastructure.
• Strong electrical background with experience of HV plant, transformers, switchgear and protection and control systems.
• Experience managing contractors and site teams and coordinating multiple work packages.
• Experience managing RAMS, ITPs, inspections and quality assurance activities.
• Experience supporting electrical testing and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of Permit to Work procedures within electrical and operational substation environments.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, general arrangements and project plans.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Managerial card, or ability to renew.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality. This is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half, to deliver certainty for our clients.

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