Site Manager (Overhead lines - Civils bias)

Iberdrola; Scotland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Pension and employee benefits

Job summary

SP Energy Networks, part of Iberdrola, is seeking a Site Manager (Overhead Lines - Civil Bias) to lead transmission projects across Scotland. The role requires daily site visits, strong civil/constructural background and NEC experience.

You will oversee contractors, ensure safety and quality, manage RAMS and environmental controls, and contribute to project delivery, handover and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Significant site-based experience delivering transmission or major infrastructure.
• Strong civil engineering background with overhead line exposure.
• Experience as Client Representative or Employer's Representative.
• Experience supervising principal contractors on large projects.
• Knowledge of access tracks, temporary works, earthworks, foundations and drainage.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts, compensation events and contractor management.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety and environmental leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as SPEN's on-site representative for allocated transmission projects.
• Provide visible leadership in health, safety and environmental performance.
• Monitor contractor performance against project milestones.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and assurance activities.
• Review RAMS, construction methodologies and permit systems.
• Coordinate with landowners, operational teams and stakeholders.
• Support commissioning, energisation and project handover.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Overhead lines

Contractor supervision

HSE leadership

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

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: 31st October 2026

About the role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 of Works and Employer's Representatives. Construction Managers with NEC contract experience. Principal Contractor Site Managers looking to move into a client-side role. Experienced transmission civil engineers interested in construction assurance and project delivery.

Overtime Payments (Overtime is optional)

• Mon–Sat (8pm–midnight): Time & ½
• Mon–Sat (midnight–8am): Double Time
• Sundays: Double Time

What's in it for you

With a strong pipeline of projects across Scotland and an order book covering the next 10 years, this role offers long-term stability and excellent opportunities for career progression, whether developing further within overhead lines or gaining experience across other disciplines such as substations and underground cables. As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits.

Benefits

• With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
• Professional development support, including CIOB Certificate/Diploma training and a pathway to Chartered Membership (MCIOB)
• 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 purchases
• 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
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, plus 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 investing over £12 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 [e-mail].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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