Site Construction Manager

Transmission Complaints Co; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Site Construction Manager for the Emmock Substation Project in Scotland. The role involves overseeing construction, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing onsite activities with contractors. Ideal candidates will have experience in high voltage substations and strong leadership skills. Benefits include healthcare discounts and wellbeing services.

Benefits

Healthcare Discounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Wellbeing Services

Interest-free Loans

Family Entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in high voltage substation construction or similar large infrastructure projects.
• Strong engineering and construction knowledge, including safety and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope including earthworks, civils, switchgear, transformers, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, health and safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Conflict Resolution

Education

HND in Engineering

SMSTS 5-day Site Management Qualification

Job description

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Base Location:

Flexible Scotland, with a preference for key sites such as Perth, Aberdeen, or Inverness. During construction, you will be based on-site at the Emmock Substation Project north of Dundee, five days a week.

Salary:

£42,600 - £64,000 depending on experience, plus car/cash allowance, performance-related bonus, and other benefits supporting your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time | Site Based Role

The Role

SSEN Transmission seeks a Site Construction Manager (Electrical) experienced in the construction and commissioning of major transmission substations. The role involves overseeing the construction phase of the 400kV Emmock Substation Project, ensuring compliance with SSEN processes and safety standards, and managing onsite activities with contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

1. Represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site as the key contact, managing scope including earthworks, civils, switchgear, transformers, earthing, and commissioning activities.
2. Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, health and safety, and quality standards.
3. Coordinate with contractors and the SSEN Operations team to deliver the project on schedule and foster a positive safety culture.
4. Provide regular reports on safety, quality, and testing activities, maintaining detailed records.
5. Develop relationships with contractors, suppliers, and the community, acting as a site leader and safety champion.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Experience in high voltage substation construction or similar large infrastructure projects, managing multiple contractors, with knowledge of quality control and inspection plans.
2. Strong engineering and construction knowledge, including safety and CDM regulations, with site management experience in complex projects.
3. Leadership skills, excellent planning and communication abilities, IT proficiency, and conflict resolution skills.
4. HND in engineering or construction management (or equivalent) and SMSTS 5-day site management qualification or similar.
5. Understanding of NEC contracts and previous experience as an NEC Supervisor.
6. Full driving license required due to travel and onsite presence requirements.

About SSE

SSE aims to be a leading energy company in a net zero world, transforming the grid and investing heavily in sustainable energy. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in northern Scotland, ensuring reliable power and upgrading infrastructure for the future.

Benefits

Includes discounts on healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing services, interest-free loans, family entitlements, and more.

Equality & Inclusion

SSE is committed to an inclusive workplace, offering support and adjustments to ensure positive experiences for all applicants. Contact Shirley at shirley-anne.o'[e-mail] or 01738 351976 for support.

Application Process

Apply online via the 'Apply Now' button. Successful candidates will undergo criminality and credit checks. We look forward to your application.