Site Manager - Civils

Jersey Electricity Plc; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Site Manager for civils construction in Cambuslang or Edinburgh Park. Responsibilities include overseeing construction works, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing contractor performance. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and experience in transmission projects. This role offers a competitive salary of £44,000 - £55,000 and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday purchase options

Share Incentive Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Private medical insurance options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing civils elements of transmission projects in Scotland.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Ability to work autonomously in site environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site delivery of civils construction works.
• Manage construction outputs to align with engineering design.
• Oversee contractor performance and environmental compliance.

Skills

Experience managing civils elements of transmission projects in Scotland

Strong understanding of civil and structural design

Excellent leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong IT skills

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Education

HND in Engineering/Construction or equivalent site management experience

Job description

Site Manager - Civils

Base location Cambuslang or Edinburgh Park (site locations across the central SPT region)

£44,000 - £55,000 plus strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities/support.

Full Time / Permanent

Closing Date: 15th August

Help us create a better future, quicker!

ScottishPower is powering the future with a landmark £10.6 billion investment into its transmission network, marking a transformative step in rewiring Britain for a cleaner, greener energy future.Through SP Energy Networks, this ambitious programme will deliver major infrastructure upgrades across central and southern Scotland, including new substations, enhanced circuits, and expanded capacity to connect to 19GW of renewable energy.

Working within theMajor Projects division for SP Transmission, you'll play a key role in delivering major infrastructure projects that power homes and businesses across Scotland.

What you'll be doing

As a Site Manager, you'll lead the on-site delivery of civils construction works, acting as Principal Contractor and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations. You'll:

• Manage construction outputs and ensure alignment with engineering design and standards.
• Oversee contractor performance, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Drive commercial and programme performance across work packages (£5-10 million CAPEX).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Support sustainability and biodiversity targets in line with OFGEM regulations.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience managing civils elements of transmission projects in Scotland.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural design, inspection, and testing.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools (e.g. Teams).
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to work autonomously in site environments.

Essential requirements

• HND in Engineering/Construction or equivalent site management experience in the power sector.
• SMSTS (5-day) qualification
• 3 day First Aid qualification (preferred)
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong IT skills

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to nudge' financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously.

We're investingover £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com .