Senior Construction Manager - Sub Stations

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Regional Senior Construction Manager to oversee substation build projects across North West and North Wales. This role requires on-site experience in high voltage environments, specifically with 400kV substations. With a competitive salary of up to £100,000 plus bonuses, this is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified candidate looking to contribute to significant infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Car or allowance

26 Days Holiday with purchase scheme

Up to 30% Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end construction of new build or refurbishment of large 400kV substations.
• Experience working in high voltage environments from 132kV to 400kV.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver new substation build projects.
• Provide construction support to site teams regarding buildability.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert on substation construction.

Skills

Hands-on site experience

Strong understanding of Grid standards TP317 to TP144

Extensive knowledge of construction methods

Job description

Job Description

Regional Senior Construction Manager - Substations

As part of the Grid framework covering substations and overhead lines across the North West and North Wales regions, the Construction Manager will oversee and deliver new substation build projects. You will have a site-based background, having worked on new build substations or major refurbishment works of 400kV substations.

Location & Compensation:

• Manchester - Hybrid (2 days at home/3 days on sites)
• Salary & Package: £90,000 - £100,000 basic
• Car or allowance
• 26 Days Holiday with purchase scheme
• Up to 30% Bonus

Role Description

The Resolute Group is partnering with a Tier 1 contractor awarded a 10-year framework with Grid as part of the Great Grid Upgrade.

This role involves providing construction support to site teams regarding the buildability of substations across North West and North Wales. Reporting to the Operations Director, your role is to support Project Managers with guidance and technical construction site support for new substation builds. The Construction Manager will have hands-on experience.

You will act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) on substation construction, working with the project team from design through to project hand-back. The projects include both new build substations and refurbishment works, requiring a strong background in construction, ideally with experience in delivering large T&D projects for Tier 1 contractors.

This is a site-based role working with the client on-site across England, approximately 3 days a week.

Being present with your team and client is key due to the various elements of this position. A 5-year UK work history is preferred to ensure a smooth process.

Required Experience:

• Experience in end-to-end construction of new build or refurbishment of large 400kV substations
• Experience working in high voltage environments from 132kV to 400kV
• Hands-on site experience
• Strong understanding of Grid standards TP317 to TP144
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and best practices in delivering complex substation projects
• Full driving licence

Note: You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply.

If interested, please apply via this link or contact Georgia Rowland on LinkedIn or call The Resolute Group. All correspondence will be handled confidentially.