Trainee Site Manager

ScottishPower; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trainee Site Manager and embark on an exciting journey in the renewable energy sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while being part of a diverse team dedicated to delivering major electrical projects. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible perks, you will be well-supported in your career development. This position not only promises growth but also allows you to contribute to a sustainable future, making a real impact in the communities we serve.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Payroll Giving

Technology Vouchers

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthcare benefit options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Discounts on travel insurance

Qualifications

• CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management upon completion.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the construction of substations and major electrical projects.
• Gain experience in civil and electrical works management.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Technical Knowledge

Electrical Design Understanding

Civil Design Understanding

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Education

CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management

Electrical Engineering Qualification

Civil Engineering Qualification

Construction Management Qualification

Job description

Trainee Site Manager - North West England

Salary - £33,440 per annum with competitive Pension & Benefits

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group which is one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. At SP Energy Networks, we keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses throughout North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Shropshire constructing infrastructure for major projects. We take this very seriously by investing over £2 billion into our networks north and south, 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, Scottish Power can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

As a Trainee site manager your day-to-day location will be site based and you will be assigned to a SPEN depot or head office. This is primarily for business mileage expenses related to travel to and from construction sites.

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.

What you'll be doing

This role sits within the Project Delivery team of SPM 132kV Networks business which is home to the Construction Management Team (CMT). This small but diverse team is responsible for the construction of new build, replacement or refurbishment of substations and infrastructure associated major electrical projects; you will be one part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for delivering these projects from start to finish.

During this program you will have a mentor that will monitor and assist you through our processes and work management. You will then build up an understanding of electrical /civil design drawings, circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams and inspection and testing. You will then progress and gain a good knowledge and involvement installing and testing techniques associated with the following areas: excavations, ducts, trenches, troughs, foundations, rebar installations, structural steelwork, building direction, cladding, roofing, drainage, electrical earthing installations, fencing, use of concrete and control of contaminated ground plus the experience of the planning and management of civil and electrical works at 33kV and 132kV, including enabling, foundations, buildings and remediation works.

You will also gain experience in all current health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations 2015 including duty holder roles most notably in the Principal Contractor role and management of NEC Option B and FIDIC type contracts.

What you'll bring

Upon successful completion of the course, the candidate will earn a CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management (CDDSM) qualification through online distance learning and evaluated coursework. This pathway suits individuals with supervisory experience in the transmission sector, possessing technical knowledge and a track record of leading teams or works packages. On the other hand, qualified candidates lacking experience, such as those with electrical, civil engineering, or construction management qualifications, will benefit from on-the-job learning, coaching, and mentoring from seasoned Site and Construction managers. The duration of the development will vary based on individual qualifications, with successful candidates from both pathways expecting the programme to take between eighteen months to two years for completion.

As a Trainee Site Manager, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including a starting salary of £33,440 and a generous pension scheme where contributions are double matched up to 10%. Additionally, you will have access to a broad range of flexible benefits such as share incentive plans, employee discounts, charity-matched funding, and more. Upon completion of the programme, your development within the business will continue with a rising salary to £36,648.

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 Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.

ScottishPower is 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 .