Construction Manager
(will consider Electrical, Cabling and/or Overhead Lines bias)
Location: Glasgow / Lothian and Borders, Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Central belt etc.
Salary: Up to £70,900 per year, with a strong benefits package and excellent overtime opportunities available (further details below) and our excellent pension scheme, where we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
There are also clear paths for further career progression/development.
Working Hours:
37-hour basic week
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Flexible / Hybrid options available
Additional Salary Enhancements:
Excellent overtime opportunities (subject to project and location) (Saturday x1.5 hrs, Sunday x2 hrs). Business miles paid at £0.45/m up to 10,000 miles, £0.25 thereafter.
Further Education Opportunities:
CIOB / MCIOB chartership programmes.
Role Overview
The Construction Manager has a key role in the SPT business, responsible for managing the Construction Management Team resource and outputs during Development, Procurement, Delivery, and Closure for all major projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leading the Development, Procurement (Prequalification/Tendering), and Construction delivery of project scopes from concept to closure within the disaggregated models in line with CAPEX for numerous projects.
2. Directing the management and delivery, as the assigned Principal Contractor, to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, Construction Design and Management regulations 2015, and Environmental Legislation.
3. Managing all Environmental & Sustainability regulatory requirements through the supply chain, striving towards SP Energy Networks & Iberdrola net zero targets.
4. Evaluating the commercial management and administration of each package of work to control CAPEX risk in line with Contractual Terms and Conditions with external stakeholders.
5. Managing all regulatory outputs in line with programmed milestones.
6. Leading and monitoring all external stakeholders in line with National Standards and Specifications during the delivery outputs of approved designs.
7. Managing and monitoring all supply, civil, electrical, cable & ohl packages to ensure all Health & Safety and Operation & Maintenance of the built environment is recorded, validated, and stored for future design & maintenance use.
8. Responsible for line management, development, and strengthening of the onsite construction management team through performance management, coaching, and mentoring of Site Management in conjunction with development of trainee Site managers associated with HR Processes and procedures.
9. Leading and monitoring all Stakeholders Quality Management systems to ensure compliance with contract budget to increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX.
What You Will Bring:
Electrical: Strong knowledge and experience in managing construction and commissioning of Electrical works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment.
Cables: Strong knowledge and experience in managing construction and commissioning of underground cables; monitoring and inspecting the installation of duct systems, high voltage underground cables, horizontal directional drillings, joint bays, sealing ends, terminations, and fibre optic connections.
OHL: Strong knowledge and experience in construction and commissioning of overhead lines; monitoring and inspecting construction activities such as access development, foundation installation, assembly and erection (wood pole and towers), wiring, re-insulation, re-spacering, re-conductoring, tower painting, and reinstatement works.
Strong leadership & planning skills combined with suitable experience in Contract Management, including the control and agreement of variations and claims. Knowledge of CESSM. Proven ability to manage on several projects within a team including all external stakeholders, multi-disciplined teams, and contractors. Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning works within the confines of SPT existing and new assets. Basic knowledge in potentially engaging and delivering civil packages of work.
Minimum Requirements:
* Preferred relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent experience in the Construction Management field associated with the role for the Power Sector.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Current five-day SMSTS qualification.
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.
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 Northwest 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 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 careers@scottishpower.com.
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