About the Role
Base Location: Aberdeenshire
Salary: £33,500 – £50,000 + cash allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time |
The Site Construction Manager will play a key role in the project team delivering the innovative world-first “SF6 free” 400kV GIS substation at Kintore and other associated projects. The construction works at Kintore are planned through to 2026 and include a new build 400kV substation on a 17 acre site and replacement of the current 132kV asset with a new GIS substation including demolition and cabling works. These projects are a key part of SSEN Transmission’s plans to deliver a Network for Net Zero.
The key duties & responsibilities will be:
– Ensure the project is executed following relevant requirements, particularly relating to statutory and legal obligations, Health and Safety, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, Quality & technical compliance, personnel and industrial relations.
– Work closely with the appointed contractor and the operations team to ensure the works are delivered to the project programme, in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, including; earthworks, civils construction, building construction, air-insulated switchgear installation, transformer installation, earthing, building supplies, gas-insulated switchgear and busbar installation and commissioning activities.
– Ensure site activities comply with planning consents and SHE legislation.
– Develop effective relationships with contractors, suppliers and the community.
– Ensure routine reports and KPI’s are submitted as directed by the Project Manager.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
– Previous experience working on the construction and commissioning of High Voltage Substations or other similar large construction projects.
– Working knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation and CDM 2015 Regulations – ideally within a substation construction environment.
– Experience working with multiple Contractors/Sub Contractors to drive construction activities to time and budget.
– Previous supervisory or management experience and an understanding of quality requirements and experience in monitoring inspection and test plans. You will be capable of challenging others, resolving conflicts and planning site activities.
– Strong IT (Word, Excel etc) and communication skills are required. A full, current, driving licence as there will be travel involved.
About our Business
owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves. Home to some of the UK’s greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.
What’s in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘ ‘ to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted 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 / 01738 342939.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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