Lead Construction Manager

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We’re proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work and this role is no exception; however, we will need your base ‘home’ location to be one of our SSEN-Transmission offices or depots around Scotland – Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth or Inverness.

Salary: Competitive + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Construction Manager to develop and lead the SSEN-Transmission site construction function, working on the delivery of exciting large capital projects across our Transmission business. You will provide leadership with overall management responsibility for the construction team, ensuring that site activities are carried out safely, in accordance with programme and to the specified quality standards.

The successful candidate will act as a figurehead to the construction team, as they support the planning of site activities during the development phase of our projects and lead the construction team to represent the business on site during the construction phase to ensure that suppliers carry out their works in accordance with contractual requirements and SSEN-Transmission policies and procedures.

The key duties & responsibilities will be:

– Overall responsibility for the recruitment and development of team members, such as Construction Site Managers, Construction Site Supervisors and Trainee Site Construction Managers to meet project portfolio requirements.

– Provide functional management and leadership to the construction team ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, monitoring contractor performance and carrying overall responsibility for defining the key responsibilities of construction team members.

– Working collaboratively with other Lead Construction Managers to identify gaps in existing processes and systems. Define and document requirements to produce and maintain construction manuals for all aspects of the construction team role (outlining step-by-step detail, the processes, systems and associated documentation to be utilised on site).

– Take account of SSEN-Transmission future project commitments and identify key stages of the development phase where construction team input is required to ensure future delivery success. This will include site selection, route selection for OHLs and UGCs, programme development, drafting and issue of Project Specific Works Information, review of Contractor ITT returns and Part A deliverables, initial commissioning development plan, outage planning and operational interface requirements.

– Manage external stakeholder engagement for all construction matters and lead safety forums with SHW colleagues.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

– Proven experience of leading teams, overseeing large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

– An understanding of NEC forms of contracts including previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC Supervisor.

– Hold or have recently held certificates for site access including CSCS / EUSR or similar and site management qualifications including NEBOSH, IOSH, SMSTS (5-day) or equivalent.

– In-depth knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation and CDM 2015 Regulations

– Demonstrate an understanding of being the ‘Client from a CDM and contractual perspective in construction management processes and systems.

Please note, a full current driving license is essential due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that’s not all – we’re committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we’re creating secure power for generations to come.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley on 01738 351976.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.