Overview
Site Construction Manager role at SSEN Transmission. Base Location: Inverness. When the construction phase starts, you are expected to be based primarily at the Caithness site for five days per week.
Salary: £42,600 - £64,000 plus car allowance, plus a performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. A remote living away allowance may be payable.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite 5 days a week
The role
As a Site Construction Manager at SSEN Transmission, you will lead the construction of our ASTI HVDC Underground Cables Package at Caithness, 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, interfacing with contractors and key stakeholders at site.
* Ensure all site operations align with statutory, legal, and company Health and Safety regulations, alongside Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
* Collaborate with the appointed contractor(s) and the operations team to deliver works 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 KPIs.
* Develop relationships with contractors, suppliers and the community, act as a site leader championing a positive safety culture.
You have
* Notable experience in on-site management or supervision in construction, maintenance, and highways.
* In-depth understanding of health, safety, and CDM 2015 Regulations, ideally in a utility environment.
* Demonstrable ability to coordinate multiple contractors/subcontractors to adhere to project timelines and budgets.
* Experience in quality monitoring through inspection and test plans.
* Experience in the utility industry with knowledge of traffic management, excavation and reinstatement of trenches, including temporary works. Ideally some experience of trenchless solutions delivery supervision.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge others and resolve conflicts, with planning site activities.
Note: A full current driving licence is essential due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from generation to demand, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply. We're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
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. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSEN will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Stephanie at stephanie.murphy@sse.com or 01738 342963 to discuss how we can support you.
We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We welcome applications from everyone.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy
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