Construction Manager

Our client Scottish Power Transmissions are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join their team based across the Central Belt on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Construction Manager with a strong transmissions background as well as their SMSTS and full First Aid at work certs. For more information on this role please see below:

NETWORKS
SP Energy Networks is part of the ScottishPower Group of companies. We provide power on behalf of supply companies through a network of cables and power lines that we own and maintain.

We do it responsibly. We do it with respect for people and for the environment. We do it looking at the long term, not just today. We do it innovatively.

Were dedicated to delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to all of our customers 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Through our transmission and distribution network we provide power to customers in Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire as well as Central and Southern Scotland.

Business and Department
The position is within the project delivery arm of the SPT business reporting directly to the SPT Unit Manager working for SP Energy Networks. The department is responsible for the construction of, new build, replacement, refurbishment, or other associated major transmission projects you will be one part of a multi-disciplined team responsible for delivering the project leading the construction phase.

Description
ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information.
• Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages.
• Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work.
• Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start.
• Acting as the Principal Contractor on the project
• Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice
• Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations.
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor’s, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors.
• Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor the project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones.
• Experienced in application of Quality procedures and checks against activities.
• Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation.
• In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor’s inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment.
• Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements.
• Ability to proactively liaise & interface with SPEN transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings.

Requirements
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Significant experience in managing transmission construction projects
• Strong leadership & planning skills.
• Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor’s environment.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

MINIMUM CRITERIA
• Essential must have as a minimum five year’s experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector
• Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on-site experience in managing construction projects.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full clean driving licence
• Current five days SMSTS or equivalent.
• First Aid is essential