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Base Location: Inverness, Perth or Aberdeen. This is a site-based role, and you will be required on site5-days per week. 1 role is available at the Peterhead/Newdeer site office, and the other role is available in the Elgin site office.
Salary:£42,600 - £64,000 depending on experience + car / cash allowance + performance-related bonus + range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time |Site Based Role
The role
Role
SSEN Transmission has an opportunity for two Site Construction Managers experienced in the principles of construction and the commissioning of major transmission overhead line works, substations, and/or underground cables. The Site Construction Manager will be crucial in managing the development and construction of a new 400kV Overhead Line and Substation build between Beauly and Peterhead, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, environmental and quality standards. These are site-based roles:
Role 1 - Based at the Peterhead/Newdeer site office 5-days per week (Substation).
Role 2 – Initially based at the Elgin site office or at a site location as required along the Overhead Line route between Beauly and Peterhead 5-days per week.
There are training opportunities available for suitable candidates transferring from other industries.The role would be suitable for experienced site supervisors looking for their next career advancement.
You will
* Be measuring completed works against set KPIs to support assessment of payment applications and the management of NEC Contracts (or similar). You will ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation and ensure that the Contractor is providing sufficiently detailed weekly reporting as part of the project deliverables.
* Monitor and record key deliverables including earthworks, civils construction, substation/overhead line construction and commissioning activities.
* Ensure the project is executed in accordance with relevant requirements, particularly statutory and legal obligations, health & safety, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, quality & technical compliance (such as ITPs), internal & external stakeholder management.
* Represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site, being the key point of contact for the project, interacting proactively with the appointed contractor(s) and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the works are delivered to the project programme, with appropriate resource levels and in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
* Develop effective positive relationships with contractors, suppliers and the community, acting as a leader on site and champion for an effective and collaborative safety culture.
You have
* Strong engineering and construction knowledge including safety and the application of CDM 2015 Regulations.
* Suitable qualifications in engineering or construction management and have experience of site management of similarly complex works in construction / utilities / electrical installation.
* Experience of working with NEC contracts or equivalent, including previous experience managing defects, quality monitoring through inspection and test plans.
* Good written and oral communication skills, including the capability of representing the project internally and externally where required. Strong IT skills with the ability to use common software such as Microsoft Office packages.
* Effective leadership in challenging environments and ability to cope with conflicting demands. A good understanding of project planning and tracking progress against agreed plans. The ability to maintain comprehensive project documentation including progress reports and site diaries.
The role requires a full current driving licence 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 transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future 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. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Shirley on shirley-anne.o'connor@sse.com / 01738 351976 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
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Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. 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.
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