Site Manager - Civils

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 StatementThe 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 productsInternal and External RelationshipsInternal- 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 SeniorAuthorised 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 conditionsMinimum 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 equivalentTPBN1_UKTJ