Construction Manager - Civil

Construction Manager (Civils bias)

Glasgow / Lothian and Borders, Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, Fife, Central belt etc.

and our excellent pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

There is also clear paths of further career progression/development.

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Excellent Overtime opportunities (subject to project and location) (Saturday x1.5 hrs, Sunday x2 hrs). Business miles paid at £0.45/m up to 10,000 miles, £0.25p thereafter

Chartered Institute of Builders / MCIOB chartership programmes.

At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

The Construction Manager has a key role in the SPT business, responsibility for managing Construction Management Team resource and outputs during Development, Procurement, Delivery and Closure for all major projects.

Leading the Development, Procurement (Prequalification /Tendering) and Construction delivery of the project scopes from concept to closure within the disaggregated models in line with CAPEX, for numerous projects.

Directing the management and delivery, as the assigned Principal Contractor, to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, Construction Design and Management regulations 2015 and Environmental Legislation.

Managing of all Environmental & Sustainability regulatory requirements that are planned and managed through the supply chain striving towards SP Energy Networks & Iberdrola net zero targets.

Managing and evaluating the commercial management and administration of each package of work to control CAPEX risk in line with Contractual Terms and Conditions with external stakeholders.

Manage all regulatory outputs in line with programmed milestones.

Lead and monitor all external stakeholders in line with National Standards and Specifications during the delivery outputs of approved designs.

Manage and monitor all supply, civil, electrical, cable & ohl packages to ensure all Health & Safety and Operation & Maintenance of the built environment is recorded, validated, and stored for future design & maintenance use

Responsible for line management, development and strengthening of the onsite construction management team through performance management, coaching and mentoring of Site

Management in conjunction with development of trainee Site managers associated with HR Processes and procedures.

Lead and monitor all Stakeholders Quality Management systems to ensure compliance with contract budget to increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX

Primary proven knowledge and experience in planning and managing all specifications, designs, maintenance & construction, of civil works, platforms, groundworks, roads, drainage, foundations, earthing, control buildings, structures, within the confines of a Transmission substation environment.

Strong ability to understand civil and structural design drawings, strict adherence to inspection and testing regimes.

Basic Knowledge in potentially engaging and delivering Electrical, OHL and Cable packages of work.

Previous experience in large ducting and multi-disciplinary cabling projects would be advantageous for this role.

Strong leadership & planning skills combined with suitable experience in Contract Management, including the control and agreement of variations and claims. Knowledge of CESSM

Strong effective awareness of the management of NEC / FIDIC Conditions of Contract.

Proven ability to manage on several projects within a team including all external stakeholders, multi-disciplined teams, and contractors.

Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning works within the confines of SPT existing and or new assets.

Lead the management and delivery, as the assigned Principal Contractor, to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Law, CDM regulations 2015 and Environmental Legislation.

Have knowledge and understanding in Line Management responsibilities, demonstrating an appreciation of how HR processes and procedures apply throughout a company

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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August-3-2025