Senior Construction Manager

ScottishPower

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Base: up to £84,700; bonus: up to 15% performance ...
Senior construction leadership experience
Electricity transmission or large-scale infrastructure delivery
Strong stakeholder management skills
The role involves leading a Construction Unit responsible for delivering complex transmission infrastructure projects as part of a £12 billion investment programme

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a Construction Unit responsible for delivering complex transmission infrastructure projects as part of a £12 billion investment programme.
  • Candidates will provide direct line management to a team of Construction Managers while ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient project delivery.
  • The position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme with double matching up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, and CIOB chartership programmes.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading a Construction Unit responsible for delivering complex transmission infrastructure projects as part of a £12 billion investment programme.

Salary

Base: up to £84,700; Bonus: up to 15% performance based; Benefits: Private medical insurance, business miles paid at £0.45/mile

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior construction leadership experience
  • Electricity transmission or large-scale infrastructure delivery
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Sound commercial awareness for cost and risk control
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to motivate teams and drive positive safety culture
  • Experience in pre-construction and development phases
  • Commitment to net zero and green energy transition

Key Requirements

  • Degree in relevant Construction or Engineering discipline
  • Professional membership (or working towards) with CIOB, ICE, or similar
  • SMSTS certification or equivalent
  • Proven senior construction leadership experience

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the UK; non-citizens subject to immigration compliance

Sponsorship: available

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