Lead Site Construction Manager

SSEN Transmission; Inverness; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SSEN Transmission as a Lead Site Construction Manager, overseeing significant infrastructure projects in Scotland. Your leadership will drive compliance, safety, and quality standards as you manage site activities and team performance. This permanent position offers competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to work on energy solutions for a sustainable future.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Proven experience overseeing large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of NEC forms of contracts as NEC supervisor.
• Certificates for site access including CSCS / EUSR.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction performance across projects.
• Lead recruitment and development of site team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and contractor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance with CDM Regulations

Project Management

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

NEBOSH certification

IOSH qualification

SMSTS (5-day) certification

Job description

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Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Aberdeen, Perth or Inverness

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Site Construction Manager to join our Beauly-Peterhead ASTI team in the delivery of this career defining project.

You will provide leadership to our Construction team, to ensure that site activities are carried out safely, in accordance with the programme and to the specified quality standards.

You will act as a figurehead of the Construction team, as they support the planning of site activities during the development phase and represent the business during the construction phase of projects ensuring that suppliers carry out works on programme and in accordance with contractual requirements.

You will

• Monitor and report on the overall construction performance of the portfolio.
• Have responsibility for the recruitment, onboarding and development of team members, such as Construction Site Managers, Construction Site Supervisors and Trainee Site Construction Managers to meet project portfolio requirements.
• Provide leadership to the Construction team ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and monitor contractor performance and carry overall responsibility for defining the key responsibilities of Construction team members.
• Share construction expertise and assist project managers to identify resource requirements, select construction techniques and capture project risks.
• Work collaboratively with other Lead Construction Managers to improve standards across the organisation. In particular by creating and maintaining work instructions for all activities undertaken by the Construction team.
  
  

You have

• Proven experience overseeing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Ideally with experience of the utilities industry.
• An understanding of NEC forms of contracts including previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC supervisor.
• Hold or have recently held certificates for site access including CSCS / EUSR or similar and site management qualifications including NEBOSH, IOSH, SMSTS (5-day) or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation and CDM 2015 Regulations.
  
  

Please note, a full current driving license is essential due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Shirley on shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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