Trainee Site Manager 2025

The SP Transmission network covers the highlighted areas within the areas outlined above for Scotland. Day-to-day job shadowing will be on different project sites as 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.

Upon successful completion of the training programme, you will be promoted to a Site Manager role at EN5 level within the business.

The start date of the contract is the 05/05/25

Duration: 18-24 months programme

About the role

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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

There are two different pathways to develop depending on candidates experience and background.

Candidates with practical experience

The successful candidates 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.

Successful candidates will also be expected to complete a tailored Personnel Development Plan covering OHL, Cable, Substations supported by experienced Site Managers, Construction Managers and Senior Construction Managers before you are promoted.

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.

For candidates who already hold a degree successful completion of the PDP will be required.

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.

Minimum criteria

Experience in the Construction or Utility sector at supervisory level and have worked on construction projects or have recently achieved Electrical, Civil, or Construction Management degree <12m

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With 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 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 purposes
• 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)
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks?

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy.

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.