Construction Manager

Our client is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the safe and successful delivery of civils and electrical construction works on an ICP 132kV substation project near Harrogate. This contract opportunity will suit a Yorkshire-based professional who can travel to site or board locally and has experience delivering high-voltage transmission and distribution schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of the construction programme and overseeing the safe delivery of all site works
• Managing construction activities across both civils and electrical disciplines
• Working with planners to provide programme updates, coordinate resources and report on progress
• Overseeing quality management processes, including ITPs, photographs, progress records, hold points and client inspections
• Interpreting engineering drawings, communicating technical details and resolving queries with project and design teams
• Working closely with Project Management, Engineering and Commercial teams to identify and communicate risks, issues and progress
• Managing health and safety risks, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and maintaining the required safety documentation, including CPPs, RAMS, permits and POWRA
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure work is delivered safely, professionally and to the required standards

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience delivering EHV or HV construction schemes at 132kV or 66kV
• Experience in ICP, private network or DNO projects is strongly preferred; relevant transferable experience will also be considered
• A primary civils or electrical background, with practical experience of the secondary discipline on multi-disciplinary schemes
• Strong understanding of substation construction, transmission and distribution projects and site delivery requirements
• SMSTS qualification
• Appropriate CSCS or ECS card
• Competence in applying the CDM 2015 Regulations and managing construction health and safety requirements
• IOSH Health and Safety training is desirable, while familiarity with Northern Powergrid DNO competencies and requirements would be advantageous

Personal Attributes:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and supply chain partners
• Proactive approach to resolving resource, scheduling and construction challenges
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to quality, safety and project compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders while maintaining ownership of site delivery

If you are an experienced Construction Manager with HV substation experience and are able to travel to a project near Harrogate, apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity.