Site Manager (Overhead Lines)

Site Manager (Overhead Lines)

Site Based role We have projects in the East Coast Central Belt Borders Glasgow Ayrshire & Dumfries and Galloway.

Salary up to 60500 with a strong benefits package overtime opportunities available (further details below) and our excellent pension scheme where well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

Full Time / Perm role based on 37hr week.

Closing Date: 27th March 2026

Help us create a better future quicker!

At ScottishPower our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their energy expertise and ambition power our success and were now looking for individuals who share that passion to help shape the future of our Transmission business within SP Energy Networks.

With major investment underway and some of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in our history our Transmission teams are delivering essential upgrades that will transform how energy is transmitted across the South of Scotland. From largescale network developments to futurefocused expansion the work youll be part of will play a vital role in enabling a cleaner greener energy system.

As a Site Manager (Overhead Lines) youll join a multidisciplined department responsible for the construction of new build replacement refurbishment and other major transmission overhead line projects. Youll enjoy working as part of a team committed to planning and delivering highprofile construction projects.

Acting as the primary onsite representative youll take ownership of site activities and provide technical support and guidance throughout the overhead line elements of the construction phase for key transmission projects.

What youll be doing

With your experience in managing transmission construction projects including Contract management (variations and claims etc included) you will be confident at monitoring and managing contractors programmes in a proactive way in line with the overall project programme. You will have knowledge and experience in the construction and commissioning of overhead lines transmission projects.

With your knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and your ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes you will ensure compliance with all site environmental legislation and monitor all agreed mitigation.

What Youll Bring

You thrive in a contractor-led environment and are motivated by leading teams to deliver highquality outcomes. Your strong negotiation and influencing skills will make you a valuable asset to the project and wider team.

If you have the following experience wed love to hear from you:

• Significant experience managing transmission construction projects
• Proven experience delivering the Principal Contractor role and overseeing multiple contractors
• Strong technical knowledge of overhead line specifications design maintenance construction and commissioning including activities such as access development foundation installation assembly and erection (wood pole and/or towers) wiring reinsulation respacing reconductoring tower painting and reinstatement works
• Proficiency with IT systems and software packages including Microsoft Office
• Comprehensive understanding of current Health & Safety legislation CDM 2015 regulations and associated dutyholder roles particularly in the delivery of the Principal Contractor role
• First Aid certification

Overtime Payments (Overtime is optional)

• MonSat (8pmmidnight): Time & ½
• MonSat (midnight8am): Double Time
• Sundays: Double Time
  

Whats in it for you

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

At Scottish Power we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys 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.

Thats why our benefits include:

36 days annual leave
Business mileage claimed at 0.45/mile upto 10000 miles 0.25 thereafter.
Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance private medical insurance health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance (4x salary)
Access to nudge financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
CIOB Chartership programmes available.

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds 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 North West 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. Its a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And were taking it very seriously.

Were investingover 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 youll 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.

Mobility

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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