Power Transmission Construction Lead

STRABAG UK; Stafford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the safe, on-time delivery of power transmission and distribution projects across the UK. You will oversee site teams, coordinate with engineering, commercial and planning functions, and ensure execution to the highest safety, quality and environmental standards.

The role requires a proven track record on major infrastructure or utility schemes, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience delivering major power transmission and distribution construction projects within the UK.
• Demonstrable experience managing large multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing programme delivery and project performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all construction activities across assigned power projects from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies, methodologies and delivery programmes.
• Provide visible leadership in promoting a strong safety culture across all project sites.
• Ensure effective coordination between engineering, commercial, planning and project delivery teams.
• Manage day-to-day construction operations to achieve programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Oversee site managers, supervisors, subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure efficient project execution.
• Ensure appropriate labour, plant, materials and resources are available to meet project requirements.
• Monitor construction progress and implement recovery measures where necessary.
• Lead site coordination meetings and provide regular progress reporting to senior management and clients.
• Ensure all project documentation, records and handover requirements are completed in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Lead, mentor and develop project construction teams.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture across project teams.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, local authorities, regulators and key stakeholders.
• Act as the principal site representative for STRABAG UK on assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Stakeholder management

Programme delivery

Team management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree, HNC or HND in Civil/Electrical Eng or Construction Mgmt

Job description

STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the safe, on-time delivery of power transmission and distribution projects across the UK. You will oversee site teams, coordinate with engineering, commercial and planning functions, and ensure execution to the highest safety, quality and environmental standards.

The role requires a proven track record on major infrastructure or utility schemes, strong stakeholder management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and