Construction Manager

Scottish Power

Dumfries, Scottish Borders

Construction Manager (Transmission Overhead Lines)
Base Location: Dumfriesshire or Scottish Borders

Salary – up to £64,050 per year with extensive overtime opportunities, further career progression pathways and a strong benefits package. 

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.

Full Time / Permanent
Further education opportunities – CIOB / MCIOB chartership programmes.
Closing Date: 16/11/2024

Help us create a better future, quicker

At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Role:

The Construction Manager (OHL) has a key role in the SPT business, with responsibility for managing the Construction Management Team resources and outputs during Development, Procurement, Delivery and Closure for major projects.

The Construction Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading the Development, Procurement (Pre-Qualification/Tendering) and Construction delivery of the project scopes from concept to closure within the disaggregated and EPC models in line with CAPEX, for numerous projects.
• Directing the management and delivery, acting primarily as the Clients Representative or Principal Contractor, to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, CDM regulations 2015 and Environmental Legislation.
• Managing and monitoring of all Environmental & Sustainability regulatory requirements that are planned and managed through the supply chain striving towards SP Energy Networks & Iberdrola net zero targets.
• Driving, managing and 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. 
• Direct, deliver, manage and monitor regulatory outputs in line with programme milestones.
• Lead, manage, coordinate and monitor all external stakeholders in line with National Standards and Specifications during the delivery outputs of approved designs.
• Manage, coordinate and monitor all supply, civil, electrical, cable & OHL packages to ensure all Health & Safety and O&M of the built environment is recorded, validated and stored for future design & maintenance use.
• 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. 
• Lead, manage, maintain and monitor all Stakeholders Quality Management systems to ensure compliance with contract budget to increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX.

What you will bring:

• Primary proven knowledge of specifications, designs, maintenance, 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 within the confines of SPT existing and or new assets.
• Strong ability to understand civil and structural design drawings with strict adherence to inspection and testing regimes.
• Basic Knowledge in engaging and delivering Electrical, OHL and Cable packages of work. 
• Strong leadership & planning skills combined with suitable experience in Contract Management, including the control and agreement of variations and claims.  Knowledge of CESSM.
• Strong effective awareness of the management of NEC / FIDIC / D&C Conditions of Contract.
• Proven ability to Lead, manage and collaborate on several project outputs with a team and all external stakeholders, multi-disciplined teams, Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning works within the confines of SPT existing and/or new assets.
• Lead, manage and monitor the management and delivery, as the assigned Client Representative or Principal Contractor, to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, CDM regulations 2015 and Environmental Legislation. 
• Effectively skilled in the use of PC & Microsoft Software Applications for planning and organising works, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project and able to use digital forms of communication TEAMS.

Minimum Requirements:

Preferred Civil 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 several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.  

At Scottish Power, 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 - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That’s why our benefits include:

⦁    36 days annual leave
⦁    Business mileage claimed at £0.45/Mile
⦁    Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
⦁    Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
⦁    Payroll giving and charity matched funding 
⦁    Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
⦁    Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
⦁    Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
⦁    Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
⦁    Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
⦁    Life Assurance (4x salary)
⦁    Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
⦁    Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
⦁    CIOB Chartership programmes available.

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 North-West 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’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. 

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in. 

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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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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