Job Title: Construction Manager
Location: Scotland
Salary: £78,300 – £95,700 pa DOE + Excellent benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
What we can offer:
- Meaningful and interesting projectsdelivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
- Flexible working arrangementsthat balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
- Competitive salarywith regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
- Flexible benefits packageinclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
- Commitment to continued professional development:development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
- Global connections:join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Will Do:
- Supervise and deliver key packages of construction projects.
- Assist in the production of construction plans, coordination of the Engineering support team, procurement of construction materials and specialist subcontracts & related activities necessary for the successful delivery of projects.
- Support the Site Manager & Project Manager and lead core delivery teams.
- Ensure technical solutions delivered on site are in line with Engineering’s requirements and management systems.
- Manage and coordinate all street works permits in line with required dates.
- Manage the customer relationship during tender and delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations.
- Leadership of Safety Shield Initiatives and drive for continuous improvement across SHESQ within projects.
- Cooperate in all matters pertaining to health and safety to enable our client to conduct and enhance its legal duties and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
We understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experiences and embrace differences.
Essential:
- Recognised Engineering qualification such as Civil Engineering.
- Previous experience of managing sites and field-based staff on HV Cable or substation projects and underground cabling works.
- Technical expertise of the civil, cable and/or electrical aspects of HV cabling projects.
- Experienced in cable installation and associated activities i.e., jointing and testing requirements.
- Previous experience of working for distribution network operators.
- Ability to understand and deliver works in line with project schedule, including forecasting resource and materials and providing updates on programme deliverables.
- Previous experience in the management of sub-contractors and the recording of measurement details to enable financial settlement.
- Previous experience of supervising Engineering Support teams on projects through all phases of design, construction, commissioning & close out.
- Experienced in coordinating and controlling team delivery in accordance with agreed cost, schedule & change without compromising Safety Health Environment & Quality (SHEQ) standards.
- Experience in managing excavation works, in both public highway and remote working.
- Good knowledge of street works, and Local Authorities permit requirements.
- Accredited Safety Training, Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) as a minimum.
- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).
- Possess a recognised safety qualification such as Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) or National Examination Board of Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH).
- Full UK Driving License.
Desirable:
Understanding and awareness of:
- NEC3 Form of Contract.
- New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA).
- Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
- National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) System Authorisations.
- Scottish Southern Electricity (SSE) System Authorisations.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of net zero with a secured workstream for years to come. Do not wait any longer, apply now! (Full Job Description Available)
