Trainee Site Manager – Power & Utilities Projects

iberdrola

Birkenhead

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 43,000

Full time

2 days ago

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36 days annual leave

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Job summary

SP Energy Networks is inviting applications for a Trainee Site Manager within the 132kV Projects Delivery Team. You will learn on the job through shadowing, coaching and mentoring from experienced managers across Overhead Lines, Substations, Cable Networks, Civils and Electrical Installations while working toward CIOB Site Management certificates.

The two-year programme develops planning, coordination and safety leadership, with a clear path to a permanent Site Manager role and to manage

Qualifications

As a minimum, you must demonstrate supervisory experience within Energy, Construction or Utilities OR a degree in Electrical, Civil, or Construction Management.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Prior Health and Safety knowledge.
Valid UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

Observe, progressively participate and eventually lead planning, coordinating, and monitoring contractor activities on-site as you develop.
Maintain a robust safety culture and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards (inspections, material testing, daily progress records, weekly progress meetings).
Oversee the Construction and Commissioning stages of projects.
Manage design change processes with engineering teams.
Act as an interface with operational colleagues such as protection engineers and Senior Authorised Person(s).