Senior Construction Manager - HVDC & Substation EPC

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Torness; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Grid & Digital Solutions team for the EGL1 Project at Torness. You will lead all on-site construction activities and coordinate with engineering, planning and client teams to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.

With 10+ years of experience and SMSTS/CSCS, you will drive safety and quality across subcontractors and site resources, while maintaining rigorous project documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering construction works on major EPC, power, HVDC, substation or infrastructure projects.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and quality management within a construction environment.
• Experience working to project schedules and coordinating multiple work fronts.
• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications are essential.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture across the project and contractor teams.
• Manage subcontractors, site resources, plant and materials to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Drive construction activities in line with the project programme, identifying and mitigating delivery risks.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, commissioning and client teams for successful project execution.
• Monitor progress, maintain project documentation and provide regular reporting on construction performance.
• Support testing, commissioning and project handover activities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

UK driving licence

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Grid & Digital Solutions team for the EGL1 Project at Torness. You will lead all on-site construction activities and coordinate with engineering, planning and client teams to ensure delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards.

With 10+ years of experience and SMSTS/CSCS, you will drive safety and quality across subcontractors and site resources, while maintaining rigorous project documentation and reporting.