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This role is based within the Central Belt of Scotland operating within the SPEN boundaries and your base location will depend on your home proximity to a SPEN depot or head office. This is used solely for the purpose of business mileage expenses when travelling to/from Construction sites.
Day to day job shadowing will be on different projects sites of which the candidate will move between projects, learning both management skills related to managing Construction sites and technical aspects associated with Transmission Construction activities, for example, civil, cable, electrical & overhead lines.
Salary
This is a permanent full-time contract after the successful completion of the programme. The salary for this role will be from £33,440 per annum, depending on the candidate’s background and experience.
The start date of the contract is the 27th of May.
Company
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group which is one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy.
SP Energy Networks own three regulated electricity network businesses in the UK:
SP Transmission plc (SPT), SP Distribution plc (SPD) and SP Manweb plc (SPM).
The position is to work for SPT Major Projects who are responsible for modernising, refurbishing and construction of new Transmission infrastructure.
SPT is the licensed Transmission Owner (TO) for the Central Belt and South of Scotland. We serve over 2 million consumers connected via our distribution network. Our transmission network comprises over 4,300 kilometres of circuits and 156 substations operating at 400kV, 275kV and 132kV
With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, Scottish Power can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our Transmission Major Projects team.
Purpose
The aim of this trainee programme is for candidates to become a fully qualified and competent Site Manager specialising in transmission construction management for our SP Transmission plc (SPT) business. The SPT Site Manager is responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and monitoring all contractors’ on-site activities through the review of all pre-task planning.
The trainee programme will consist of a high degree of on-the-job learning and training, as well as online distance learning by accredited CIOB (Chartered Institute of Builders) training providers for those candidates that need this.
Responsibilities
- Establish & implement a safe working culture holding the role of Client Representative or Principal Contractor.
- Provide technical knowledge and support during the construction stage with the ability to manage the construction & commissioning stages.
- Develop and implement a wide range of activities in collaboration with different departments including implementing the safety management system, environmental management and mitigation, quality management including inspection and testing, quality control for materials and equipment.,
- Lead on-site management of a contract, coordination of work activities, managing contractor programmes, writing accurate and detailed daily records, chairing weekly progress meetings, validation and measurement of the works as they progress. Establish positive and collaborative working relationships.
- Lead the collaboration of the design change process with the Engineering Dept & ensure that all contractor as-built information is collated as the project progresses.
- Lead the interface with SPT operational staff including Protection Engineers and Senior Authorised Persons to understand & implement safety from the system. Schedule all booking requests and contractors booking requests through Transmission scheduling in line with notification periods.
What you’ll bring
Be a confident individual eager to learn new skills and take their careers to the next level.
Skills & requirements
There are two different pathways to develop depending on candidates experience and background.
- Candidates with practical experience:
The successful candidate will be enrolled on a development programme for supervisors or less-experienced managers provided by training partners of the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB). Through successful completion of the development course, you will attain a CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management (CDDSM) qualification. The training will be carried out through online distance learning and evaluated coursework.
This programme would suit candidates who have experience in the transmission sector at a supervisory level with experience of working on major construction projects, for example, transmission substations, overhead line and or high voltage cable project delivery.
The candidates should be able to demonstrate specialist technical knowledge in their discipline and must have had responsibility for leading a team or package of works they will also require good IT skills and a clean driving licence.
- Qualified candidates lacking experience:
This programme would suit candidates who have already attained electrical or civil engineering, or a construction management qualification who are interested in working in a construction and major project environment but have not had the opportunity to gain on-site firsthand experience.
Most of the training provided will be on the job learning with practical coaching and mentoring from fully qualified and experienced Site managers and Construction managers.
The duration of the development will be dependent on the individual and existing qualifications held. Only candidates that have been fully qualified from further education for a year or less will be considered.
The candidates will require good IT skills and a clean driving licence.
Successful candidates of both pathways should expect the training programme to take between eighteen months to two years for completion.
What’s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a strong stable environment for your future as well as additional number of other benefits available to you. Within our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.
At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.
That’s why our benefits include:
- 36 days annual paid leave
- Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
- Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
On successful completion the trainee will be promoted to an entry level Site Manager salary. Moving from a collective salary grade 4 to 5.
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
