HV Construction Manager (SR163)

Are you an experienced HV Construction Manager with SR163 authorisation and experience delivering National Grid projects?

Want to play a key role delivering a major EHV substation project in South Wales?

If you have strong HV/EHV construction experience and a track record of managing complex electrical works safely and successfully, this is an opportunity to join our Power business and help deliver critical UK energy infrastructure.

When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.

What is the role?

We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our Power team working on the Brocastle Interim Substation project in South Wales.

As an SR163-authorised Construction Manager, you'll take responsibility for the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of HV/EHV construction activities on site, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with National Grid requirements and project specifications.

You'll oversee electrical works including HV plant, switchgear, transformers, protection and control systems, cabling, earthing and associated electrical infrastructure, coordinating specialist contractors and site teams throughout delivery.

You'll manage and review key site documentation including RAMS and ITPs, oversee quality inspections and site records and ensure robust Permit to Work procedures are followed. You'll also support testing and commissioning activities, working closely with the wider project team and specialist contractors.

Working closely with project management, design, engineering, subcontractors and National Grid, you'll provide strong construction leadership and help resolve technical and site delivery issues as the project progresses.

Location: Site based at Brocastle, South Wales.

What do we look for?

  • Current National Grid SR163 Principal Contractor Site Manager authorisation is essential.
  • Strong experience managing HV/EHV construction activities on complex infrastructure projects.
  • Previous experience working on National Grid projects, particularly substations or transmission infrastructure.
  • Strong electrical background with experience of HV plant, transformers, switchgear and protection and control systems.
  • Experience managing contractors and site teams and coordinating multiple work packages.
  • Experience managing RAMS, ITPs, inspections and quality assurance activities.
  • Experience supporting electrical testing and commissioning activities.
  • Strong understanding of Permit to Work procedures within electrical and operational substation environments.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, general arrangements and project plans.
  • SMSTS certification.
  • CSCS Managerial card, or ability to renew.
  • Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality. This is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half, to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme. This supports applicants who meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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