Overhead Line Project Lead - 11kV/33kV (Scotland)

Hunter Philips Ltd; Livingston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Ltd in Scotland is seeking an experienced Overhead Line Project Manager to support a programme of 11kV and 33kV overhead line rebuilds across electricity distribution networks. The role is a 12-month contract based in Livingston/Oban with a Monday to Friday, 10-hour day pattern, office-based with occasional site visits; travel and accommodation arrangements to be agreed.

You will plan, coordinate, and monitor multiple schemes, interpret drawings, manage labour and subcontractors,

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience of electricity distribution overhead line works, ideally across 11kV and 33kV networks.
• Previous experience managing overhead line projects, or a linesman background with the knowledge and capability to move into project management.
• Ability to read drawings, understand the work involved and plan the resources and sequencing required.
• Experience coordinating site teams and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of project costs, schedules of rates and subcontractor payments.
• Strong organisation and communication skills, with experience working in a customer-focused environment.
• Confidence using Excel to plan works and monitor progress.
• An electrical qualification would be beneficial; practical overhead line knowledge and delivery experience are the key priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage overhead line rebuilds across 11kV and 33kV distribution networks.
• Manage multiple schemes, typically with one or two in construction and three or four in planning.
• Interpret overhead line drawings and develop delivery plans, including large rebuilds.
• Ensure labour, subcontractors, materials, vehicles and equipment are organised ahead of the works.
• Coordinate with Contract Managers, site teams and the network operator to meet agreed programmes.
• Monitor project delivery against safety, quality, environmental, financial and operational targets.
• Surveying and quoting individual projects against the contract schedule of rates.
• Reviewing subcontractor applications for payment and monitoring project costs.
• Maintaining project plans and progress information, with planning largely managed through Excel.
• Monitoring site and subcontractor performance, ensuring incidents are reported and improvements implemented.
• Ensuring compliance with company and overhead line policies, procedures and safety requirements.
• Attending sites where required to assess delivery issues and support the teams, with daily site supervision managed by the site supervisors.

Skills

Overhead line experience

Reading drawings

Excel planning

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Electrical qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hunter Philips Ltd in Scotland is seeking an experienced Overhead Line Project Manager to support a programme of 11kV and 33kV overhead line rebuilds across electricity distribution networks. The role is a 12-month contract based in Livingston/Oban with a Monday to Friday, 10-hour day pattern, office-based with occasional site visits; travel and accommodation arrangements to be agreed.

You will plan, coordinate, and monitor multiple schemes, interpret drawings, manage labour and subcontractors,