Senior Overhead Line Construction Manager

VIQU Energy Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIQU Energy Limited is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead overhead line projects across the Cambridgeshire area. You will manage site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to high standards.

You will apply strong LV/HV knowledge, drive health and safety practices, and build solid relationships with clients and stakeholders while maintaining programme and quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering overhead line construction projects.
• Experience in a DNO or electricity distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of LV, HV and overhead line construction practices.
• Strong health, safety and environmental (HSE) knowledge.
• Proven experience leading construction teams, Supervisors and subcontractors.
• Strong planning, programme management and organisational skills.
• Experience monitoring project performance, quality and costs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Desirable: experience with UK Power Networks contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of overhead line construction projects across the electricity distribution network.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and operational resources.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture through regular site visits, inspections and audits.
• Plan construction activities and ensure projects are delivered safely and on programme.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and operational teams.
• Monitor project quality, productivity and commercial performance.
• Support project planning, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate resources and ensure construction activities are properly planned and managed.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development to operational teams.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting programme, quality, safety or project delivery.

Skills

Overhead line construction

Leadership of construction teams

Programme management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

DNO/electricity knowledge

Job description

VIQU Energy Limited is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead overhead line projects across the Cambridgeshire area. You will manage site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to high standards.

You will apply strong LV/HV knowledge, drive health and safety practices, and build solid relationships with clients and stakeholders while maintaining programme and quality metrics.