Site Manager - Civil

Our client Scottish Power Transmissions are currently recruiting for a Civil Site Manager to join their team across the Central Belt on a contract basis initially. Ideally for this role they are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a background in Civil Works as well as their SMSTS and full first Aid at works certs. For more information on this role please see below:

The Civil Site Manager role is a pivotal role within the HVDC Business with the responsibility for managing Construction outputs during the delivery phase of EGL-1 Project.
Accountability Statements

• Lead the on-site management and delivery of contracted work. Manage the works acting as Client representative to ensure regulatory compliance with Health & Safety Law and CDM regulations 2015.
• Ensure Constructability and working methods are interpreted and aligned with Engineering Design scope, drawings, and standards, providing technical expertise and management of work packages.
• Oversee the commercial management and administration of each work package including measuring & monitoring of time and cost against agreed delivery strategy.
• Manage contracted works and collaborate with Transmission Planning and Operational teams to establish safe work practices and minimise the impact on the high voltage system.
• Establish and ensure robust Contractor quality management systems are created and monitored to ensure compliance with contract budget and increase the whole life asset whilst reducing OPEX.
• Ensure all Environmental Regulatory requirements are planned and managed through the contractor supply chain.
• Ensure Customer and Stakeholder engagement is focussed with regular planning and reporting updates.
• Drive agreed OFGEM regulatory targets for Sustainability and Biodiversity.
Dimensions

• On-site management and control of Converter Station with an average CAPEX value circa £450M.
• Working remotely with a high degree of autonomy in challenging environments.
• Directing and controlling the agreed Project Delivery Strategy reporting on contractor performance.
• Collaborate with Operational staff, Design Teams, Project Managers, Construction Managers to plan and monitor the works.
• Responsible for managing contracted works with agreed Planning and Environmental licence.
• Flexible approach to working durations to meet the requirements of an external contracted workforce whilst holding the duty Client role.
• Regular liaison with regulatory bodies and all stakeholders
• Organise and coordinate Transmission operations to meet operational requirements in line with agreed system outages.
• Working environments – Flexible approach in line with project requirements, shift patterns, remote locations and out of hours working.
• Matrix reporting to Project Manager and Lead Construction Manager.
• Structured and consistent engagement with Construction Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Engineering and HSQE Advisors.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience in managing transmission construction projects.
• Ability to understand civil and structural design drawings and all inspection and testing regimes associated.
• Awareness of FIDIC conditions of contract.
• Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes.
• Skilled in the use of PC & Microsoft Software Applications for planning and organising works, Power Points, Word, Excel, Project and able to use digital forms of communication TEAMS.
• Primary proven knowledge and experience of specification, design, maintenance, construction, and commissioning of civil works within the confines of a Transmission substation environment.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership & planning skills.
• Extensive experience and knowledge in all current Health and Safety legislation & understand CDM 2015 regs & duty holder roles, most notably in delivering the Principal Contractor and/or Client role.
• Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractor’s environment.
• Primary knowledge of construction, construction related activities including RAMS & ITP’s, Hazard Identification & Mitigation, relevant standards & specifications, good understanding of designs, maintenance, monitoring As-Built records and H&S file preparation for all converter station civil related works, underground cabling within converter station, monitoring and inspecting the installation of foundations, steel structures, ducts systems, control buildings, underground cables, all HV equipment’s including transformers and associated installations, cable sealing ends and terminations, fibre optic connections etc.
• Proficient in managing Temporary works on site as per BS5975.
• In addition, have experience in the application and compliance with GS6, HSG47, and Temporary works.
• Maintain good working relationships.
• Have a proactive and flexible approach and provide a high degree of autonomy during the delivery phase of the project.

Planning & organising

• Ensure system access with regular collaboration and scheduling with Transmission Planners.
• Ensure planning meetings with contractors and internal / external stakeholders are held, and all activities are adequately coordinated.
• Create a safety culture to achieve EGL-1’s performance targets by ensuring Compliance with the Contractors Health & Safety Performance Requirements and monitoring KPIs.
• Plan, Manage and monitor the Contractors Quality Performance Requirements to contribute towards OPEX reduction.
• Plan and Manage Environmental regulatory and legal compliance to reduce waste and Carbon emission outputs.
• General oversight of all onsite activities.

Internal and External Relationships

Internal
• Collaborate with and influence HSQE functions, Engineering, Transmission operations and Project Delivery team.
• Quality Dept - Input and develop further lessons learnt within the project delivery team to identify improvements on future projects.
• Estates and planning – influence and coordinate access and egress to landowner’s property.
• Ability to proactively liaise & interface with SPEN transmission operational staff and Senior
Authorised Person(s).
• Provide support to the Community Relations team in relation to the projects with all stakeholders.

External
• Liaison with Regulatory bodies, Local Authorities, SEPA, Public, Landowners, Developers, Highways authorities.
• Work closely with Principal Contractor and proactively maintain good working relationships – Civil, Electrical, OHL and Cables
• Landowners – negotiate and agree access and egress to landowner’s property.
• Direct point of contact at site level for local authorities, agencies, and the public.
• Work collaboratively and positively with Principal Contractor to help build positive relationships creating an inclusive team working atmosphere.
Special Requirements (not mandatory)

• SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400kV WI 1/2 & EN1/2.

• First Aid

• Requirement to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Minimum Criteria (mandatory)
Criteria
• 10 years’ experience on construction site Managing as Client/PC or Contractor
• Preferred HND in Engineering or Construction equivalent site management experience in the Power sector.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence
• Current five-day SMSTS qualification or equivalent