As a Site Construction Manager at SSEN Transmission, you will spearhead the construction of a vital substation at Dounreay as part of our broader initiative to connect Orkney to the UK grid for the first time. You'll be crucial in managing this 220/132KV Substation from the ground up, thereby ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
You will
- Represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site and be the key site-based point of contact, this will also include interfacing with contractors, and key stakeholders at site.
- Ensure all site operations align with statutory, legal, and company's Health and Safety regulations, alongside Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
- Collaborate closely with the appointed contractor(s) and the Operations team to ensure the works are delivered to the project programme, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Monitor compliance with planning consents and SHE legislation, maintain routine reporting and oversight of site performance against set KPIs.
- Develop effective relationships with contractors, suppliers and the community, act as a site leader championing a positive safety culture.
Notable experience in on-site management or supervision working on the construction, maintenance, and commissioning of high voltage substation equipment.
- In-depth understanding of health, safety, and CDM 2015 Regulations, ideally within a high voltage construction setup.
- Demonstrable ability to coordinate multiple contractors/subcontractors to adhere to project timelines and budgets effectively.
- Previous experience in quality monitoring through inspection and test plans.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge others along with experience in resolving conflicts and planning site activities.
Please note, a full current driving licence is essential due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite rotational work pattern with potential of 10 days on & 4 days off, Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.