Site Construction Manager Opportunities

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

12/16/2024

About the Role: Site Construction Manager Opportunities

Base Location: Flexible Scotland, however, our preference is that you will be based from one of our key sites in Scotland such as Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Attendance on-site at locations around the east & north east of Scotland five days per week to cover site management requirements for our project portfolio in these regions.

Salary: £40,600 - £61,000 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

We have exciting opportunities for Site Construction Manager’s to manage the delivery of projects within our SSE Transmission Capital Delivery Team. Projects are of varying scale and complexity with typical project values ranging from £50m - £500m+. Interested to find out more about our projects? Check out our Pathway to 2030 portfolio information

Within this role you will represent the SSEN Transmission business on-site, being the key point of contact for the project.

The Key Duties & Responsibilities Will Be

• Ensuring the project is executed in accordance with relevant requirements, particularly statutory and legal obligations, health & safety, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, quality & technical compliance, internal & external stakeholder management.
• Interacting proactively with the appointed contractor(s) and SSEN Operations team to ensure the works are delivered to the project programme, with appropriate resource levels and in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Ensuring site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation, and that detailed reports and KPIs are prepared and submitted to the Project Manager.
• Developing effective positive relationships with contractors, suppliers and the community, acting as a leader on site and champion for an effective and collaborative safety culture.
  
  

What do I need?

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

• A strong engineering and/or construction knowledge including safety and CDM regulations.
• HND qualified in engineering or construction management (or equivalent) and have experience in site management of similarly complex works in construction/ utilities/ electrical installation.
• Understanding of NEC forms of contracts, including previous experience fulfilling the role of NEC Supervisor.
• Effective leadership in challenging environments and ability to cope with conflicting demands, and have excellent planning, organising and communication skills.
  
  

The role is site based and requires a full current driving licence due to the requirement to travel to and be on site.

Lack experience but are still interested?

If you have a background in construction management within another industry but feel you might not have quite level of experience, please do apply. We may be able to offer site supervisor roles with the ability to transition to a Site Construction Manager role once the necessary experience has been gained.

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 differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Shirley-Anne on shirley-anne.o'onnor@sse.com / 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.