Site Manager - OHL

Location: City of Edinburgh

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July 29, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Site Manager (Overhead Lines) - South + East Scotland
**** Site Based role – We have projects in Edinburgh & the borders, Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire.*
* * This is a site-based position with travel across multiple project locations.
*** Salary up to £62,425 with a strong benefits package, overtime opportunities available (further details below) and our excellent pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
**** Full Time / Perm role based on 37 hour week.
**** Closing Date: 29th July 2026
***** Help us create a better future, quicker!
*** At Scottish Power, our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their energy, expertise and ambition power our success — and we’re 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 large-scale network developments to future-focused expansion, the work you’ll be part of will play a vital role in enabling a cleaner, greener energy system.

As a
** Site Manager (Overhead Lines)**, you’ll join a multi-disciplined team responsible for the construction of new build, replacement, refurbishment and major overhead line projects. You’ll be working as part of a team committed to delivering high-profile construction projects safely and efficiently.

Acting as the primary on-site representative, you’ll take ownership of site activities and provide technical support and guidance throughout the overhead line construction phase.
*** What you’ll be doing
**** Monitor and manage contractor programmes in line with overall project delivery timelines
* Oversee the construction and commissioning of overhead line projects
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations, and environmental standards
* Drive quality and environmental performance, ensuring mitigation measures are implemented and monitored
* Support the delivery of works across distribution and transmission networks
*** What You’ll Bring
*** You’ll thrive in a contractor-led environment and be motivated by leading teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Your ability to influence, challenge and collaborate will be key to success in this role.

We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds within overhead lines and utilities. You might already be a Site Manager, or be looking to step up from a hands-on or supervisory role.
** We’d be keen to hear from you if you have:
*** Experience working on overhead line or transmission projects, ideally within utilities or infrastructure
* Exposure to projects across distribution and/or transmission networks (11kV – 400kV)
* Experience on higher voltage works (132kV, 275kV or 400kV) would be advantageous, but not essential
* A good understanding of overhead line construction, maintenance or commissioning activities (e.g. foundations, pole/tower erection, stringing or reconductoring)
* Experience working within a DNO, utilities, or infrastructure environment
* Knowledge of CDM regulations, site safety and temporary works
* Experience reviewing, approving or working with RAMS and permit systems
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with contractors and site team
** Qualifications / certifications (or working towards):
*** SMSTS* CSCS Card
* First Aid
*** We’re also keen to hear from
**** Experienced transmission & distribution linesmen/women looking to transition into site management.
* Candidates with strong practical overhead line experience and a solid understanding of industry delivery.
** Overtime Payments (
*** Overtime is optional)*
* ** Mon–Sat (8pm–midnight):
** Time & 1⁄2
* ** Mon–Sat (midnight–8am):
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