Lead Site Construction Manager

SSEN Transmission; Inverness; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car / car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

SSEN Transmission is recruiting a Lead Site Construction Manager for the Beauly Denny 400kV Upgrade project in Scotland. You will provide leadership to the Construction team on site, ensuring work is carried out safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

You will recruit, onboard and develop team members, monitor contractor performance, manage resources and construction techniques, and work with other Lead Construction Managers to raise standards and deliver the project in line

Formación

• Experience leading large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally in transmission/utility sectors.
• Proven ability to lead construction teams on site with focus on safety, programme and quality.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations; construction risk assessment and management.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and report on the overall construction performance of the portfolio.
• Recruit, onboarding and develop team members (Construction Site Managers/ Supervisors/ Trainee), to meet project needs.
• Provide leadership to ensure CDM compliance and monitor contractor performance; define responsibilities of Construction team members.
• Share expertise and assist project managers to identify resources, construction techniques and project risks.
• Collaborate with other Lead Construction Managers to improve standards and maintain work instructions for all activities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Construction management

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

Educación

Site access qualifications (CSCS/EUSR/NEBOSH/IOSH/SMSTS)

Herramientas

NEC contracts

CDM Regulations

Descripción del empleo

Base Location:

For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations - Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen - with the requirement to spend most of your working week on our Project sites.

Salary:

£59,800 - £89,800 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time |Site based

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Site Construction Manager to join our Beauly Denny 400kV Upgrade - SSEN Transmission ASTI Project 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

• A proven ability to provide technical leadership and guidance, sharing lessons learned, promoting best practice and supporting the development of Construction Managers and wider project teams.
• Proven experience overseeing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. Ideally with experience of transmission/distribution sectors, or the utilities industry.
• An understanding of NEC forms of contracts including previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC supervisor.
• Relevant site access and site management qualifications, such as CSCS, EUSR, NEBOSH, IOSH or SMSTS (5-day), are desirable; however, we welcome applications from candidates able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.
• 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’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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-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.