Construction Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our team, on one of our largest and most exciting projects in renewable energy - Eastern Green Link 1. The UK is overhauling its electricity grid in the most significant transformation in generations, aiming to establish a cleaner, greener, and more secure energy system for the future. You will provide comprehensive support overseeing and ensure co-ordination in relation to secondary consents such as local highways department, Environmental agency, SEPA and Natural Scotland and any other licensing authorities.

The work location will have 3rd party infrastructure works being delivered concurrently to our onshore cable installation works. The third-party works will include offshore and onshore renewable energy construction schemes such as windfarms, Sub Station and Converter Station construction works, associated haul roads with shared access points, Overhead Power Line works, and associated construction works for energy storage facilities.

Note

The role will cover both the Scotland and England side of the projects and be site based so travel between those two areas regularly (East Lothian, Scotland to Hawthorn Pit in County Durham, England) Scotland being the first to mobilise on site in March 2025 followed by England mobilisation in early 2026, along with various off-site meetings which could be at any of our office locations / meetings around the country.

Responsibilities

Capture and manage third party requirements

Manage the interface between third parties

Facilitate regular meetings or workshops involving all stakeholders, including third-party contractors, internal teams, and clients

Develop comprehensive documentation that outlines third-party requirements, expectations, and timelines

Align the goals of third-party contractors with the overall project objectives

Proactively identify potential risks related to third-party requirements

Collaborate on risk mitigation strategies to minimise disruptions

Review third party programmes

Attend various interface meetings including design

Track the status of permits and address any delays and issues and communicate permit-related information to project teams and clients

Maintain accurate records of permits obtained and prepare reports of projects permit status

Proven experience in a similar position, preferably within energy / renewables.

Previous experience in a Substation environment or similar and have necessary technical knowledge.

Proficient in MS Office (e.g. Excel.)

Analytical and problem solver.

Willingness and ability to travel.

Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels.

Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Proactive, results-driven, resilient, and passionate about making a positive impact.

We are global cable player leading the energy transition and digital transformation. With over 150 + years of experience, 28,000+ employees. 52 Countries. 100+ plants worldwide, we drive new forms of energy and information to each and every corner of the earth.

Today Prysmian is the largest manufacturer of cables and accessories in the UK. The Wrexham site, which employs in the region of 350 workers, is a manufacturing site as well as an Energy Network Solution hub. We produce Low, Medium and High Voltage cables up to 132kV as well as accessories and components; using high-grade, fire-resistant materials along with submarine cables used for offshore wind farms.

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme and generous life assurance

Flexible working Arrangement - flexible hours and remote working (role dependent)

Yes Share Scheme - annual enrolment

Health Care Cash Plan - scheme which provides reimbursement of optical, dental and chiropody fees up to set limits.

24 / 7 free and confidential employee counselling service

On-line Language Learning Access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay plus Baby Bonus

Generous sick pay arrangements

EE Mobile Discounts

Dell Advantage discounts

Rewards Portal - discounts on major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking