Lead Construction Manager

Category: Engineering

Job Description

SSEN Transmission is seeking a Lead Construction Manager to oversee and develop the site construction function for large capital projects. The role involves managing a construction team, ensuring site activities meet safety, quality, and program standards, and acting as a key figure in the development and construction phases of various projects.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: • Recruit and develop construction team members including Site Managers, Supervisors, and Trainees. • Provide functional management, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and contractor performance. • Process Improvement: • Collaborate with other Lead Construction Managers to identify and document process improvements. • Maintain and update construction manuals and documentation. • Project Planning and Management: • Oversee site selection, route selection for OHLs and UGCs, and other project planning activities. • Review contractor ITT returns and manage initial commissioning and outage planning. • Stakeholder Engagement: • Manage external stakeholder interactions and lead safety forums with SHW colleagues.

Requirements

• Essential: • Proven experience leading large-scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. • Understanding of NEC contracts and previous experience as NEC Supervisor. • Certificates for site access (CSCS / EUSR) and site management qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, SMSTS or equivalent). • Knowledge of health and safety legislation and CDM 2015 Regulations. • Demonstrated experience as the ‘Client’ from a CDM and contractual perspective. • Additional Requirements: • Full current driving license for travel to and from sites.

Salary

£47,600 – £71,600 + car/car allowance + performance-related bonus + benefits

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