Site Manager (Overhead lines - Civils bias)

iberdrola; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is seeking an experienced Site Manager (Overhead Lines - Civil Bias) to lead on-site delivery of transmission projects across Scotland, including access infrastructure, foundations, drainage and environmental controls.

The role requires travel to multiple project locations, ensuring contractor performance, safety and compliance with NEC and CDM, and supporting project handover and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Significant site-based construction experience in transmission or major infrastructure.
• Strong civil engineering background with overhead line projects.
• Experience as Client Representative, Employer's Representative, Clerk of Works or Construction Manager.
• Experience overseeing Principal Contractors on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of access track construction, temporary works, earthworks and drainage, foundations.

Responsibilities

• Act as SPEN's on-site representative for allocated transmission projects.
• Provide leadership in health, safety and environmental performance.
• Monitor contractors against project requirements and milestones.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and SPEN procedures.
• Support project handover and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate activities among contractors, landowners, and stakeholders.
• Capture lessons learned and drive improvements.

Skills

Site-based construction

Civil engineering

Health & safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

CDM 2015

NEC contracts awareness

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Site Manager (Overhead Lines - Civils Bias)

Site Based role - Projects located across Central and Southern Scotland including the East Coast, Central Belt, Borders, Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries & Galloway. This is a site-based position requiring travel across multiple project locations and you must be able to commute to site daily.

Salary up to £62,425 with a strong benefits package, excellent overtime opportunities available (further details below)

Full Time / Permanent role based on 37 hour week.

Closing Date: 31 st October 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker!

As part of SP Energy Networks, our Transmission business is delivering some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. With major investment underway, we're expanding the network needed to support the transition to net zero and create a more sustainable energy system.

We're now looking for an experienced Site Manager (Overhead Lines - Civil Bias) to support the successful delivery of strategic transmission overhead line projects across Scotland.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in civil engineering and construction associated with overhead line projects, including access infrastructure, foundations, drainage, environmental management and contractor supervision.

As Site Manager, you'll act as SP Energy Networks' on-site representative, ensuring contractors deliver work safely, efficiently and in line with programme, quality, environmental and contractual requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Act as SPEN's primary on-site representative for allocated transmission projects.
• Provide visible leadership in health, safety and environmental performance.
• Monitor Principal Contractors and subcontractors against project requirements and key milestones.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, SPEN procedures and statutory legislation.
• Review and challenge contractor RAMS, construction methodologies, temporary works and permit systems.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, delays and emerging issues.
• Escalate issues and provide regular updates to Project Managers.
• Ensure construction quality standards are achieved and maintained.
• Support the management of NEC compensation events, variations and contractor claims.
• Monitor environmental obligations and ensure mitigation measures are implemented.
• Coordinate activities between contractors, landowners, operational teams and other stakeholders.
• Support commissioning, energisation and project handover activities.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement throughout project delivery.

What you'll bring

We're looking for an experienced construction professional with a proven track record of delivering major civil works within transmission or infrastructure projects.

You'll be confident working in a contractor-led environment, able to challenge constructively, and committed to achieving the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you'll regularly engage with contractors, landowners, project teams and external stakeholders.

Essential skills & experience

• Significant experience in a site-based construction role delivering transmission or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong civil engineering and construction background, ideally within overhead line projects.
• Experience in a Client Representative, Employer's Representative, Clerk of Works or Construction Management role.
• Experience overseeing Principal Contractors on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of: Access track construction, Temporary works, Earthworks and drainage, Tower and pole foundations, Environmental mitigation works, Reinstatement and restoration.
• Experience working within transmission, distribution, utilities, energy, rail or other major infrastructure sectors.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts, compensation events, change control and contractor management.
• Experience monitoring contractor performance and project programmes.
• Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations and duty-holder responsibilities.
• Demonstrable commitment to health, safety and environmental leadership.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid at Work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable experience

• Experience working on 132kV, 275kV or 400kV transmission projects.
• Experience with SP Energy Networks, National Grid, SSE, ENWL or other DNO/Transmission organisations.
• Knowledge of overhead line construction activities including: Foundations, Tower erection, Stringing, Re-conductoring, Tower painting, Reinstatement works
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Membership of CIOB, ICE or IET.

We'd also like to hear from

• Civil Site Managers from utilities, energy, rail or major infrastructure backgrounds.
• Clerks