Substation Delivery Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure engineering company in the UK is looking for an experienced Substation Delivery Manager. You'll oversee substation infrastructure projects, manage teams, and ensure safe and timely delivery. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or similar, along with experience in delivering major infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering substation or major infrastructure projects.
• In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and industry best practices.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV/EHV equipment and grid connections.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deploy Site Managers and Supervisors across projects.
• Embed a strong safety-first culture across all worksites.
• Ensure timely project completion aligned with scope, budget, and programme.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Technical Knowledge of Electrical Systems

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About the Role

As an experienced Substation Delivery Manager you will take ownership of the successful delivery of substation infrastructure projects. You will lead site teams, collaborate with project managers, and engage key stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to spec.

This is a leadership role with real responsibility managing resources, driving performance, ensuring compliance, and championing safety and quality on site.

What You Will Be Doing

• Resource Leadership – Manage and deploy Site Managers, Supervisors, and Direct Labour across your portfolio of projects.
• HSE Champion – Embed a strong safety-first culture across all worksites.
• Delivery Focused – Ensure timely project completion aligned with scope, budget, and programme.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to maintain smooth operations.
• Quality & Compliance – Conduct inspections, audits and ensure all works meet OCU standards and CDM regulations.
• Team Leadership – Inspire and lead high-performing teams with a focus on accountability and excellence.

What You Will Bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience delivering substation or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, HV/EHV equipment, and grid connections.
• In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why OCU Group

We don’t just build infrastructure, we build careers. OCU Group is a people first business, and everything we do is guided by our core values.

Company Information

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.