Construction Manager

Negotiable Leeds, England

Contract

Our client is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the safe and successful delivery of civils and electrical construction works on an ICP 132kV substation project near Harrogate. This contract opportunity will suit a Yorkshire-based professional who can travel to site or board locally and has experience delivering high-voltage transmission and distribution schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

Taking ownership of the construction programme and overseeing the safe delivery of all site works

Managing construction activities across both civils and electrical disciplines

Working with planners to provide programme updates, coordinate resources and report on progress

Overseeing quality management processes, including ITPs, photographs, progress records, hold points and client inspections

Interpreting engineering drawings, communicating technical details and resolving queries with project and design teams

Working closely with Project Management, Engineering and Commercial teams to identify and communicate risks, issues and progress

Managing health and safety risks, ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and maintaining the required safety documentation, including CPPs, RAMS, permits and POWRACoordinating subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure work is delivered safely, professionally and to the required standards

Job Requirements:

Demonstrable experience delivering EHV or HV construction schemes at 132kV or 66kVExperience in ICP, private network or DNO projects is strongly preferred; relevant transferable experience will also be consideredA primary civils or electrical background, with practical experience of the secondary discipline on multi-disciplinary schemes

Strong understanding of substation construction, transmission and distribution projects and site delivery requirementsSMSTS qualification

Appropriate CSCS or ECS card Competence in applying the CDM 2015 Regulations and managing construction health and safety requirementsIOSH Health and Safety training is desirable, while familiarity with Northern Powergrid DNO competencies and requirements would be advantageous

Personal Attributes:

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and supply chain partners

Proactive approach to resolving resource, scheduling and construction challenges

Excellent organisational skills and attention to quality, safety and project compliance

Ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders while maintaining ownership of site delivery

If you are an experienced Construction Manager with HV substation experience and are able to travel to a project near Harrogate, apply now to be considered for this contract opportunity.