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
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