Senior Construction Manager
hace 3 días
Scotland
Civils Delivery Director Project: £1bn+ Pumped Storage Hydro NSIP Location: Scottish Highlands Type: Full-time | Client-side | Senior Leadership Lead the Construction of a Nationally Significant Energy Project This is a rare opportunity to take a senior construction leadership position on one of the UK's most significant renewable energy infrastructure projects. We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager / Head of Site Delivery to lead client-side construction activities on a £1bn+ Pumped Storage Hydro development in the Scottish Highlands. The project combines heavy civil engineering, tunnelling, large-scale electromechanical installation, grid infrastructure and commissioning, and will play a critical role in supporting the UK's future energy security, grid stability and net-zero ambitions. As the client's senior site leader, you will be responsible for driving safe, efficient and successful delivery across multiple major contracts - overseeing contractor performance, construction interfaces, programme execution and site-wide coordination from mobilisation through to completion and handover. The Opportunity This is not a traditional Construction Manager position - You will be one of the senior leaders responsible for establishing and driving the client's site delivery organisation, working alongside Tier 1 contractors, specialist subcontractors, engineers and project stakeholders to deliver one of the UK's most important pieces of infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to: • Lead construction delivery on a £1bn+ nationally significant energy infrastructure project., • Shape and build the client's site delivery organisation., • Lead construction performance across major civil, mechanical, electrical and grid connection packages., • Provide strategic input into construction methodology, delivery strategy and project decision-making., • Manage complex interfaces across heavy civils, tunnelling, electromechanical installation and commissioning., • Influence senior stakeholders and drive performance across multiple delivery partners., • Play a key role in delivering infrastructure that will support the UK's long-term energy transition. Key Responsibilities • Provide visible leadership across all site activities, championing exceptional health, safety and environmental standards., • Lead, develop and grow the client-side construction and site delivery team., • Manage contractor performance against programme, cost, quality and safety objectives., • Coordinate interfaces between principal contractors, specialist contractors, engineering teams and commissioning teams., • Oversee construction readiness, site logistics, mobilisation and execution strategies., • Review construction methodologies, temporary works and critical delivery plans., • Support project risk management, contract administration and project controls., • Ensure compliance with planning, environmental, regulatory and CDM requirements., • Drive the successful transition from construction through completion, commissioning and handover., • Provide senior-level input into construction strategy and delivery planning throughout the project lifecycle. About You We are looking for a proven construction leader who has delivered large-scale, complex infrastructure projects and is comfortable operating at both strategic and site-delivery level. You are likely to bring: • A Tier 1 contractor background with experience leading major site operations on £400m+ heavy civil engineering, tunnelling, hydro or energy infrastructure projects., • Significant experience managing complex construction interfaces across multidisciplinary delivery teams., • Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative contracting models., • Extensive understanding of CDM, construction safety and quality management systems., • Experience delivering major infrastructure projects through construction and into commissioning., • Proven experience managing multiple contractors and delivery partners., • The leadership presence and stakeholder management capability to operate effectively at senior level., • An engineering or construction-related qualification, with Chartered status desirable. Experience in pumped storage hydro, hydropower, tunnelling, major civils, nuclear, marine infrastructure, or other complex energy/infrastructure projects would be highly relevant. What's on Offer • A senior leadership position on a flagship UK renewable energy development., • The opportunity to play a defining role in delivering nationally significant energy infrastructure., • Competitive executive-level salary and benefits package., • Relocation and accommodation support where required., • Long-term career opportunity with significant project visibility and influence., • The chance to build and lead a high-performing client-side construction organisation. Interested? Click apply or reach out directly at D.fox@mintselection.com