Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Posted on 26/08/2026

BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switch gear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.

We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Scotland-based role, with on-site presence required across project locations in Northeast Scotland, Sutherland, and Caithness. Company car provided. Overtime applicable.

Construction Oversight and Delivery

• Leads site construction activities, ensuring alignment with the approved programme and design specifications across all mobilisation and construction activities.
• Monitor and drive construction progress, identify blockers, and implement resolutions promptly.
• Coordinate the construction sequencing and resourcing to optimise efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Manage on-site interfaces between subcontractors, suppliers, OEMs, and the internal delivery team.
• Ensure readiness for energisation, inspections, and milestone handovers through proactive multiple site coordination.

• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSE) standards.
• Ensure strict Implementation of CDM requirements across all mobilisation and construction activities.
• Ensure regular site inspections and compliance audits are conducted.
• Champions a proactive safety culture and drives continuous improvement across all mobilisation and construction activities.
• Oversee incident reporting and support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conformances.

• Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager on progress, risk, and resource needs across all mobilisation and construction activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, planning and client teams to ensure timely delivery of drawings, materials and equipment.
• Support the preparation, review, and implementation of all necessary site safety documentation.

• Ensure all site activities are carried out in line with contractual specifications and approved designs.
• Supports the project management and commercial teams in all contractual events.
• Support the management of on-site contract changes, delays, site instructions, and contractual variations.
• Ensures accurate recording of daily site works and interfaces closely with both site management and commercial teams to verify site progress for valuations and claims.

• Relevant construction management, engineering or technical qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience in a construction delivery role.
• Demonstrable construction management experience within power, utilities, infrastructure or another safety-critical construction environment.
• SMSTS or equivalent recognised construction management safety qualification.
• Appropriate CSCS/ECS card relevant to the role and site responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM Regulations, construction HSE requirements and quality/compliance standards.
• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and multiple construction work fronts.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, sequencing, resource planning, progress reporting and site readiness.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving license.
• HNC, HND or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline is desirable.
• Relevant additional HSE qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH is desirable.
• First Aid at Work and/or Temporary Works Coordinator training is desirable.
• Experience delivering HV substations, cable systems or other electrical infrastructure projects is desirable.
• Experience working with DNOs/IDNOs and within regulated electricity network environments is desirable.

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and…