Site Manager – Civils

Our client Scottish Power Transmissions are currently recruiting for a Site Manager to join their team based at one of their sites in Edinburgh, the Borders or Fife on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a Civils background. For more information on this role see below:

Job Purpose Statement

The Site Manager role is a pivotal role within the SPT Business with the responsibility for managing Construction outputs during the delivery phase of projects in the Edinburgh and East Lothian area.
Accountability Statements

– Lead the on-site management and delivery of contracted works packages. Manage the works acting as Principal Contractor to ensure regulatory compliance with Health & Safety Law and CDM regulations 2015.
– Ensure Constructability and working methods are interpreted and aligned with Engineering Design scope, drawings, and standards, providing technical expertise and management of work packages.
– Drive the commercial management and administration of each work package including measuring & monitoring of time and cost against agreed delivery strategy.
– Manage contracted works and collaborate with Transmission Planning and Operational teams to establish safe work practices and minimise the impact on the high voltage system.
– Establish and ensure robust Contractor & Supplier quality management systems are created and monitored to ensure compliance with contract budget and increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX.
– Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are planned and managed through the contractor supply chain.
– Ensure Customer and Stakeholder engagement is focussed with regular planning and reporting updates.
– Drive agreed OFGEM regulatory targets for Sustainability and Biodiversity.
Dimensions
– Working remotely with a high degree of autonomy in challenging environments.
– Directing and controlling the agreed Project Delivery Strategy reporting on contractor performance.
– Collaborate with Operational staff, Design Teams, Project Managers, Construction Managers to plan and monitor the works.
– Responsible for managing contracted works with agreed Planning and Environmental licence.
– Flexible approach to working durations to meet the requirements of an external contracted workforce whilst holding the duty Principal Contractor role.
– Regular liaison with regulatory bodies and all stakeholders
– Organise and coordinate Transmission operations to meet operational requirements in line with agreed system outages.
– Working environments – Flexible approach in line with project requirements, shift patterns, remote locations and out of hours working.
– Matrix reporting to Construction Manager, Project Manager and Lead Construction Manager.
– Structured and consistent engagement with Construction Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Engineering and HSQE Advisors.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

– Significant experience in managing transmission construction projects.
– Ability to understand civil and structural design drawings and all inspection and testing regimes associated.
– Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes
– Skilled in the use of PC & Microsoft Software Applications for planning and organising works, Power Points, Word, Excel, Project and able to use digital forms of communication TEAMS.
– Primary proven knowledge and experience of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning of civil works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment.
– Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
– Strong leadership & planning skills.
– Extensive experience and knowledge in all current Health and Safety legislation & understand CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles, most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor role.
– Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor's environment.
– In addition, have experience in the application and compliance with GS6, HSG47, and Temporary works.
– Maintain good working relationships.
– Have a proactive and flexible approach and provide a high degree of autonomy during the delivery phase of the project.

Planning & Organising

– Manage, and monitor CAPEX milestones to ensure regulatory outputs are attained.
– Ensure system access with regular collaboration and scheduling with Transmission Planners.
– Ensure planning meetings with contractors and internal / external stakeholders are held, and all activities are adequately coordinated.
– Create a safety culture to achieve SP Energy Networks safety performance targets by ensuring Compliance with the Contractors Safety Performance Requirements and monitoring KPIs.
– Plan, Manage and monitor the Contractors Quality Performance Requirements to contribute towards OPEX reduction.
– Plan and Manage Environmental regulatory and legal compliance to reduce waste and Carbon emission outputs.
– Management, plan and organise high value material supply chain products

Internal and External Relationships

Internal
– Collaborate with and influence HSQE functions, Engineering, Transmission operations and Project Delivery team.
– Quality Dept – Input and develop further lessons learnt within the project delivery team to identify improvements on future projects.
– Maintain close relationship with the logistics team to organise and align key milestone deliveries.
– Estates and planning – influence and coordinate access and egress to landowner's property.
– Ability to proactively liaise & interface with SPEN transmission operational staff and Senior
Authorised Person(s).
– Provide support to the Community Relations team in relation to the projects with all stakeholders.

External
– Liaison with Regulatory bodies, Local Authorities, SEPA, Public, Landowners, Developers, Highways authorities.
– Work closely with Contractors and proactively maintain good working relationships – Civil, Electrical, OHL and Cables
– Landowners – negotiate and agree access and egress to landowner's property
– Direct point of contact at site level for local authorities, agencies, and the public.
– Work collaboratively and positively with contractors to help build positive relationships creating an inclusive team working atmosphere.
Special Requirements (not mandatory)

– SP Energy Networks authorisations COMP & APSA Transmission Voltage

– First Aid

– Requirement to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Minimum Criteria (mandatory)
Criteria
– Preferred HND in Engineering or Construction equivalent site management experience in the Power sector.
– Excellent IT skills.
– Full UK driving licence
– Current five-day SMSTS qualification or equivalent