Construction Manager - Onshore Wind

Job Title:
Construction Manager – Onshore Wind

Location: Edinburgh

Reporting to: Senior Project Delivery Manager

Number of Roles Available: 1

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape. Our mission is clear: drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects. Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership. We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Great British Energy is looking for a Construction Manager to join our GBE Onshore Wind Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

• Site delivery and construction management: civil works (roads, foundations, drainage), electrical infrastructure (cabling, substations, ICP works), coordinate contractors and subcontractors onsite, ensure delivery inline with design specifications and programme, monitor productivity, quality, and sequencing of works.
• Health, safety & CDM compliance: ensure Principal Contractor compliance with Construction Phase Plan, RAMS (risk assessments & method statements), conduct audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Contractor & interface management: manage multiple contractors (BoP, OEM, ICP, civils) in conjunction with the Delivery Project Manager and Delivery Commercial Manager, coordinate with key interfaces (Civil Electrical, Turbine/PV installation grid connection), represent client at daily/weekly site coordination meetings.
• Programme management: support delivery against the integrated construction schedule, track progress against agreed milestones, identify delays and potential mitigation measures, provide accurate progress reporting to Delivery Project Manager.
• Quality assurance & technical oversight: ensure works delivered in accordance with specification and contract, manage defects rectification process and lists, ensure proper documentation and accuracy of as‑built records.
• Support the Delivery Project Manager and Delivery Commercial Manager: monitor site progress against cost plan, identify and flag variations and change orders, support commercial team assessing contractor claims, ensure efficient use of resources and materials on site, enforce planning conditions, environmental management plans, ecology and access restrictions, manage site impacts (noise, dust, traffic, water) inline with the above, liaise with Environmental Clerks of Work and Archaeological Clerks or Works as required, assist through Defects Liability Period.

• Demonstrably significant construction experience (energy or infrastructure).
• Proven delivery experience on onshore wind, solar PV, or BESS projects.
• Exemplary safety behaviour and experience in managing safety systems.
• Strong understanding of site construction practices and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Contractor management experience working under EPC or multi‑contract delivery models.
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving capability.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Experience with substations and grid connection works, turbine erection or PV installation, familiarity with NEC and FIDIC contracts, temporary works management experience.
• Degree or HNC in Engineering, Construction, or related field; first aid certification; LANTRA Off Road Vehicle Operating (4X4) training.

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision‑making, and is willing to challenge constructively.
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact.
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working.
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast‑paced environment.

• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Group income protection.
• 38 days annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, inclusive working environment.