Site Manager

Morson Edge; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a BOP/Electrical Site Manager to lead on-site delivery in the East Lothian/Dunbar area on a contract basis. The role requires an experienced manager with a BOP or Electrical background to oversee construction outputs during major projects.

You will act as Principal Contractor, ensure regulatory compliance (CDM 2015), manage time and cost of packages, coordinate with Transmission Planners, Engineering Design teams, and HSQE colleagues while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Five-day SMSTS qualification or equivalent.
• Significant experience managing transmission construction projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and inspection regimes.
• Proven knowledge of NEC conditions of contract and CDM 2015 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site management and delivery of contracted works packages as Principal Contractor.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Health & Safety Law and CDM 2015.
• Drive time/cost monitoring and commercial management of each work package.
• Coordinate with Transmission Planners, Design Teams, and Operational staff to plan safe work practices.
• Establish robust quality management systems and environmental compliance.

Skills

Transmission construction

Electrical schematics

Project leadership

Health & Safety

Contract management

MS Office & TEAMS

CDM 2015 awareness

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SMSTS

NEC contracts

MS Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client Scottish Power Transmissions is currently recruiting for a BOP/Electrical Site Manager to join their team based in the East Lothian/Dunbar area on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Site Manager with either a BOP or Electrical background. For more information on this role see below.

Job Purpose Statement

The Electrical Site Manager position is a pivotal role within the SPT Business with the responsibility for managing Construction outputs during the delivery phase of SP Energy Networks Major Projects.

Accountability Statements

• Lead the on-site management and delivery of contracted works packages. Manage the works acting as Principal Contractor to ensure regulatory compliance with Health & Safety Law and CDM regulations 2015.
• Ensure Constructability, commissioning and working methods are interpreted and aligned with Engineering Design scope, drawings, and standards, providing technical expertise and management of work packages.
• Drive the commercial management and administration of each work package including measuring & monitoring of time and cost against agreed delivery strategy.
• Manage contracted works and collaborate with Transmission Planning and Operational teams to establish safe work practices and minimise the impact on the Transmission system.
• Establish and ensure robust Contractor & Supplier quality management systems are implemented and monitored to ensure compliance with contract budget and increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX.
• Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are planned and managed through the contractor supply chain.
• Ensure Customer and Stakeholder engagement is focussed with regular planning and reporting updates.
• Drive agreed OFGEM regulatory targets for Sustainability and Biodiversity.

Dimensions

• On-site management and control of disaggregated supply and packaged contracts with an average CAPEX value between £5 to £10 million.
• Working remotely with a high degree of autonomy in challenging environments.
• Directing and controlling the agreed Project Delivery Strategy reporting on contractor performance.
• Collaborate with SPT operational staff, Design Teams, Commissioning Manager, Project Managers, Construction Managers to plan, manage, and monitor the works.
• Responsible for managing contracted works with agreed Planning and Environmental licence.
• Flexible approach to working durations to meet the requirements of an external contracted workforce whilst holding the duty Principal Contractor role.
• Regular liaison with regulatory bodies and all stakeholders.
• Organise and coordinate Transmission operations to meet operational requirements in line with agreed system outages.
• Working environments - Flexible approach in line with project requirements, shift patterns, remote locations and out of hours working.
• Matrix reporting to Construction Manager, Project Manager and Lead Construction Manager.
• Structured and consistent engagement with Construction Manager, Project Manager, Commissioning Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Engineering and HSQE Advisors.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience in managing transmission construction projects primarily for the electrical/mechanical packages.
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical schematic and wiring diagrams and all inspection and testing regimes associated with primary plant installation, protection and control systems.
• Awareness of NEC conditions of contract.
• Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
• Skilled in the use of PC & Microsoft Software Applications for planning and organising works, Power Points, Word, Excel, Project and able to use digital forms of communication e.g.-TEAMS.
• Primary proven knowledge and experience of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning of electrical packages of works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership & planning skills.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in all current Health and Safety legislation & understand CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles, most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor role.
• Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor's environment.
• In addition, have experience in the application and compliance with GS6, HSG47, and Temporary works.
• Maintain good working relationships.
• Have a proactive and flexible approach and provide a high degree of autonomy during the delivery phase of the project.

Planning & Organising

• Manage, and monitor CAPEX milestones to ensure regulatory outputs are attained.
• Ensure system access with regular collaboration and scheduling with Transmission Planners.
• Ensure planning meetings with contractors and internal / external stakeholders are held, and all activities are adequately coordinated.
• Create a safety culture to achieve SP Energy Networks safety performance targets by ensuring Compliance with the Contractors Safety Performance Requirements and monitoring KPIs.
• Plan, Manage and monitor the Contractors Quality Performance Requirements to contribute towards OPEX reduction.
• Plan and Manage Environmental regulatory and legal compliance to reduce waste and Carbon emission outputs.
• Planning, Management, and organisation of high value material supply chain products.

Internal and External Relationships

Internal

• Collaborate with and influence HSQE functions, Engineering, Transmission operations and Project Delivery team.
• Quality Dept - Input and develop further lessons learnt within the project delivery team to identify improvements on future projects.
• Maintain close relationship with the logistics team to organise and align key milestone deliveries.
• Estates and planning - influence and coordinate access and egress to landowner's property.
• Ability to proactively liaise & interface with SPEN transmission operational staff and Senior Authorised Person(s).
• Provide support to the Community Relations team in relation to the projects with all stakeholders.

External

• Liaison with Regulatory bodies, Local Authorities, SEPA, Public, Landowners, Developers, Highways authorities.
• Work closely with Contractors and proactively maintain good working relationships - Civil, Electrical, OHL and Cables.
• Landowners - negotiate and agree access and egress to landowner's property.
• Direct point of contact at site level for local authorities, agencies, and the public.
• Work collaboratively and positively with contractors to help build positive relationships creating an inclusive team working atmosphere.

Special Requirements (not mandatory)

• SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400Kv WI 1/2 & EN1/2.
• First Aid.
• Requirement to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Minimum Criteria (mandatory)

Criteria

• Preferred HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Electrical site management experience in the Power sector.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Current five-day SMSTS qualification or equivalent.