Job Description
Pre-Construction Manager – Energy Infrastructure
Central Belt, Scotland
Permanent, Full-Time
Ready to lead one of Scotland’s most high-profile energy infrastructure projects from the ground up – before the grounds even broken?
We’re working with a leading infrastructure contractor seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to take ownership of a flagship substation build project in the heart of the Central Belt. This is a key role within a major energy investment programme shaping the UK’s low-carbon future.
What’s in it for you?
* High-profile energy project at pre-construction stage
* Long-term pipeline of work and project variety across transmission
* Supportive team, strong resources, and a business with real technical clout
* Flexible working arrangements and a modern approach to delivery
* Competitive salary, strong benefits, and career development baked in
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading the pre-construction phase of a major energy infrastructure build (substation)
* Acting as the key liaison between internal teams, clients, designers, and supply chain
* Ensuring design, scope and programme align from feasibility through mobilisation
* Driving excellence in safety (CDM 2015), innovation, and constructability
* Applying digital delivery tools like BIM, CGI modelling, and 3D visualisation
* Reporting on progress, risks, and influencing stakeholders confidently
* Sharing knowledge and supporting best practice across a wider transmission programme
What you’ll bring:
* A strong civil or structural engineering background (ideally in power or infrastructure)
* Demonstrable experience running pre-construction stages for complex projects
* Confidence influencing and managing a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
* A collaborative, proactive and solutions-driven mindset
* Knowledge of gated lifecycle processes and industry governance
* Passion for quality planning, smart design, and doing things right before Day 1 on site
What’s the culture like?
Think technical credibility meets innovation, backed by an organisation that truly supports its people. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to collaboration, development and making a meaningful impact across the UK’s energy infrastructure.
Interested?
If you're a detail-driven planner who gets a buzz from setting projects up for success, we’d love to hear from you.
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