Site Construction Manager

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Location:

Flexible Ireland, ideally County Tyrone, County Mayo or Offally

Salary: £50,100-£75,100/€65,300- €97,900 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Site Based

As Site Construction Manager, you’ll lead the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of a portfolio of large onshore wind, solar and battery construction projects, Derrymeen, Mullafarry and Tinnycross Battery Storage developments. You’ll provide strong leadership to project teams, support the construction strategy, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required standards as we grow our renewable energy portfolio.

• Lead and develop construction teams, creating clear structures, setting direction and supporting people to perform at their best across multiple projects.
• Take full accountability for safety, health and wellbeing, ensuring strong standards, compliance and a positive safety culture across all construction sites.
• Oversee delivery of major renewable energy projects, managing programme, cost, quality and risk from mobilisation through to construction completion.
• Support and implement the construction delivery strategy, ensuring projects are planned and executed efficiently, with optimum construction costs and robust governance.
• Act as the senior point of contact during construction, managing key stakeholders, resolving escalated issues and providing clear portfolio-level reporting.

• Proven experience delivering large, complex construction projects, ideally within onshore wind, solar, battery storage or wider electricity infrastructure.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to lead diverse teams, contractors and partners in a fast-paced project environment.
• Good commercial and contract management capability, with experience working under standard construction contracts such as NEC or FIDIC.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, supported by recognised site or safety management training (e.g. SMSTS, NEBOSH or IOSH).
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

A full driving licence is required due to the nature of the role.

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

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We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.