Construction Manager (OHL)

Our client a leading Energy company are seeking a Construction Manager (OHL) for an on-going contract role based in South Lanarkshire. Accountabilities: * Responsible for project technical input for planning & development stages including supporting the build-up of all pre-construction information. * Provide technical expertise to project delivery strategy, project programme, and support & assist the principal designer to coordinate the design stages. * Assist with the delivery strategy & preparation of contract bid packages of work. * Lead the technical analysis for each contract & proactively resolve technical queries this includes leading the technical evaluation of each bid to meet key milestone dates for award and site start. * Acting as the Clients Representative duties will include monitoring the Principal Contractor on the project in line with CDM regs 2015. * Leadership of the Construction Management Team (CMT) providing technical support, & advice, primarily in relation to all civil & electrical aspects of the construction stage for transmission projects this will include management of a number of onsite contractors. * Manage and deliver site works to meet commercial conditions of contract including minimising delays and claims for variations. * Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and in a team consisting of Project Management, Quantity Surveyor's, Engineers, Safety, Environmental and Quality advisors. * Responsibility to proactively plan and monitor project and contractors programmes to meet agreed key dates or milestones. * Experienced in site environmental legislation, waste, and mitigation. * In depth knowledge of all quality standards and specifications with a particular focus on planning & monitoring of the works using the contractor's inspection and testing regime this will include control over all material and free issue equipment. * Support & Coordinate project development design, planning, estates, & wayleaves & procurement stages to support contractor access requirements. * Ability to proactively liaise & interface with clients transmission operational staff Protection Engineers and SAP understand & implement safety from the system support commissioning stages and provide technical assistance during commissioning panel meetings. Skills, Knowledge & Experience * The candidates should have experience in planning and management of transmission overhead line works including new build construction 132/275/400kV construction (wood pole and towers) / accesses / foundation installation and remediation works / re-insulation / re-spacering / re-conductoring / tower painting / catenary support systems / condition assessment and enabling works packages. * Strong leadership & planning skills. * Experienced in the management of NEC Option B & EPC type contracts. * Ability to implement quality assurance and environmental processes. * Candidate should have significant experience in all current Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and understand: ? CDM regulations. ? GS6. ? HSG47. ? Temporary works. ? New Roads and Street Works Act. ? SEPA regulations. * Knowledge of specification, design, maintenance, construction and commissioning of OHL's. * Proven ability to lead and work in a team and contractors environment. Minimum Criteria ? Essential must have as a minimum five year's experience as a Construction Manager delivering the Principal Contractor role and managing multiple contractors in the power sector. ? Preferred BEng in Electrical Power Engineering or Significant on site experience (5 years minimum), in managing construction projects in the power sector. ? SP Energy Networks authorisations up to 400Kv WI/1 & EN2. ? Excellent IT skills. ? Current five days SMSTS or equivalent. ? First Aid is essential