Site Construction Manager

SSE; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Site Construction Manager to oversee the construction of a major infrastructure project in Scotland. The ideal candidate will have experience in High Voltage Substation construction and a strong understanding of safety and construction regulations. This role involves ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and maintaining a collaborative site culture, with a competitive salary and strong benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans for tech and transport

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience with High Voltage Substations and large infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of quality requirements and inspection/test plans.
• Knowledge of safety and construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and environmentally responsible construction activities.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Project Manager.
• Maintain records related to safety, quality, and testing.

Skills

Project management

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Planning and organizing

Education

HND in engineering or construction management

SMSTS 5-day site management qualification or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

ACC/BIM

Job description

Base Location: Once the construction phase begins, you’ll be expected to work on-site at the Hurlie 400kV Substation Project near Stonehaven, five days per week.

Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 depending on experience + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Site Based Role

The Role

SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for a Site Construction Manager experienced in the principles of the construction and commissioning of major transmission substations.

You’ll play a vital role in delivering the 400kV Major Infrastructure Project between Kintore and Tealing near Dundee. You'll typically join the project before Gate 3 of the LCP process and take responsibility for the construction phase, ensuring suppliers carry out works in accordance with SSEN processes, procedures, and contracted Works Information.

You will represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site, being one of the key points of contact for the project.

You will:

• Work closely with the appointed contractor and the operations team to ensure the works are delivered, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, including bulk earthworks, civils construction, building construction, air-insulated switchgear installation, transformer installation, earthing, building supplies, busbar installation and commissioning activities.
• Interact proactively with the appointed contractor(s) and SSEN Operations team to ensure the works are delivered to the project programme, with appropriate resource levels and develop and maintain a positive and collaborative safety culture and community on site.
• Be required to provide weekly and monthly reports to the Project Manager and ensure that the Contractor submits sufficiently detailed weekly reporting as part of the project deliverables. This includes maintaining records related to safety, quality, and on-site testing, such as Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and other relevant documentation.
• Ensure the project is executed in accordance with relevant requirements, particularly statutory and legal obligations, health & safety, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, quality & technical compliance and internal & external stakeholder management.
• Ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation and the design, and ensure routine reports and KPI's are submitted. Keep comprehensive records and photographs documenting site progress and activities, to be prepared and submitted as directed by the Project Manager.

You have:

• Previous experience working on-site on the construction and commissioning of High Voltage Substations or other similar large infrastructure construction projects. Including experience working with multiple Contractors/Sub Contractors to drive construction activities to time and budget and an understanding of quality requirements with experience in monitoring inspection and test plans.
• A strong engineering and construction knowledge including safety and CDM regulations ideally within a substation construction environment and you must hold SMSTS 5-day site management qualification or equivalent and have experience in site management of similarly complex works in construction / utilities / electrical installation & Commissioning, and ideally be HND qualified in engineering or construction management (or equivalent).
• Effective leadership in challenging environments and ability to cope with conflicting demands, and have excellent planning, organising and communication skills including being competent in the use of IT (Word, Excel, ACC/BIM etc). You will be capable of challenging others, resolving conflicts and planning site activities.
• An understanding of NEC contracts, with previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC Supervisor.

The role requires a full current driving licence due to the requirement to travel to and be on site and during the construction phase you will be expected to be on site 5 days/week.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact shirley-anne.o’[e-mail] / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.