M&E Construction Manager

M&E Construction Manager Location: Scotland | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office & Site Based | Regular Travel Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector. The Opportunity Lead the delivery of major Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) construction activities across high-voltage energy infrastructure projects in Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling.

Deliver complex projects including substations up to 400kV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), cable infrastructure and associated critical energy assets. Take a key leadership role from installation through commissioning, energisation and final handover. Work closely with Project Managers, Commissioning Engineers, Designers, DNOs, OEMs and specialist contractors.

Help deliver infrastructure supporting the UK's transition to a low-carbon energy network. Lead and coordinate all M&E construction activities across substations, BESS and associated energy infrastructure. Manage site teams, subcontractors, specialist suppliers and project interfaces to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

Coordinate HV/LV installations including transformers, switchgear, protection & control, SCADA, cabling, earthing and mechanical plant. Plan construction activities against programme milestones, specifications and project requirements. Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, RAMS, permits, client standards, company procedures and quality requirements.

Monitor progress, productivity and quality, resolving technical, construction and programme issues proactively. Lead inspections, QA activities, ITPs and pre-commissioning inspections, ensuring construction records and handover documentation are complete. Coordinate commissioning and energisation with APs, SAPs, Commissioning Engineers, DNOs, IDNOs and OEMs.

Drive a strong health, safety, environmental and quality culture through site leadership, inspections, audits and toolbox talks. Work collaboratively with project, commercial, design and client teams to achieve successful project delivery. Essential Skills Proven experience managing M&E construction on HV infrastructure, utilities or major energy projects.

Strong understanding of HV/LV electrical installations, commissioning, safe isolation, RAMS, permits and CDM 2015. Proven ability to lead site teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers in demanding construction environments. Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. Relevant qualification in Construction, Engineering, Health & Safety or equivalent industry experience, with NEBOSH, IOSH or similar desirable.

Desirable Skills Experience delivering substations, BESS, cable projects or major renewable/energy infrastructure. Authorised Person (AP) experience or qualification. Experience working within DNO, IDNO, ICP, utilities or transmission environments. Experience with commissioning, energisation and coordination with SAPs, DNOs/IDNOs and OEMs.

Experience in site inspections, audits, quality assurance, incident investigations and project handover. At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace. As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Brooke at Nicola.brooke@ocugroup.com. Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.