Senior Construction Manager: HV Substation & GIS Lead

SSE plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Senior Construction Manager based near Peterhead to lead construction for a major high-voltage substation project. You will oversee GIS/GIB installation and commissioning, manage interfaces with civil, electrical and MEP works, and drive safety and delivery excellence across sites in Aberdeenshire.

You will coordinate with project managers and planners, ensure programmes and cost controls are aligned, and contribute to contractor management, risk mitigation and reporting to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Principal Contractor led installation and commissioning of GIS/GIB equipment.
• Strong understanding of multi-disciplinary civil, structural, electrical and mechanical works.
• Commercial and contractual management with NEC3 or similar contracts.
• CDM and safety-focused with ability to lead safety forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction teams across assigned sites, including recruitment and resourcing of site managers and supervisors.
• Provide input to project planning and delivery, reviewing programmes and mitigating risks.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and energisation activities with Principal contractor.
• Provide reporting and stakeholder leadership on programme, cost, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Contract management

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Construction or engineering

Tools

CSCS/EUSR

NEBOSH

IOSH

SMSTS

Job description

SSE is seeking a Senior Construction Manager based near Peterhead to lead construction for a major high-voltage substation project. You will oversee GIS/GIB installation and commissioning, manage interfaces with civil, electrical and MEP works, and drive safety and delivery excellence across sites in Aberdeenshire.

You will coordinate with project managers and planners, ensure programmes and cost controls are aligned, and contribute to contractor management, risk mitigation and reporting to