Overhead Lines Site Manager – Lead High-Voltage Projects

Iberdrola; Bonnybridge; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Pension - 10% company match

Life Assurance 4x salary

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

SP Energy Networks in the UK is seeking a Site Manager (Overhead Lines) to lead on construction, refurbishment and commissioning of major overhead line projects across Scotland. You will act as the client’s on-site representative, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring safe, timely delivery.

You’ll bring experience in high-voltage overhead line work (11kV–400kV) and a strong safety mindset, with the ability to implement RAMS, permits and with good contractor liaison skills.

Qualifications

• Experience on overhead line distribution or transmission projects (11kV–400kV).
• Experience in higher-voltage works (132kV, 275kV or 400kV) is advantageous.
• Good understanding of overhead line construction, maintenance or commissioning activities (foundations, pole/tower erection, stringing or reconductoring).
• Experience in DNO, utilities or infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, site safety requirements and temporary works.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and permit systems.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work with contractors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage contractor programmes in line with project delivery timelines.
• Build effective relationships with contractor and SPEN teams to support delivery and resolve site issues.
• Oversee construction and commissioning of overhead line projects.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations and environmental standards.
• Drive quality and environmental performance with mitigations.
• Support delivery of works across distribution and transmission networks.

Skills

Experience on overhead lines

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

SSSTS / SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

SP Energy Networks in the UK is seeking a Site Manager (Overhead Lines) to lead on construction, refurbishment and commissioning of major overhead line projects across Scotland. You will act as the client’s on-site representative, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring safe, timely delivery.

You’ll bring experience in high-voltage overhead line work (11kV–400kV) and a strong safety mindset, with the ability to implement RAMS, permits and with good contractor liaison skills.