Site Construction Manager

Base Location: Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness or Orkney with regular travel on-site to Caithness and Orkney, As a Site Construction Manager at SSEN Transmission, you will spearhead the construction of a vital substation at Finstown 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.

The key duties & responsibilities will include:

- 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 companys 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., At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

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.

- Demonstrated 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.

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 of 10 days on & 4 days off working pattern, We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.