Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Construction Manager (OHL)
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OHL Construction Manager
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Talented people are the key to our success.
We are recruiting three Construction Managers to support the safe and successful delivery of Overhead Line (OHL) projects across National Grid and wider transmission infrastructure programmes.
This is a key site leadership role responsible for managing construction delivery teams, subcontract partners, and stakeholders to achieve best-in-class safety, quality, programme, and commercial outcomes on schemes ranging from £1m to £100m.
The role is suited to experienced Construction Managers with a proven OHL track record, and we also welcome applications from ambitious Project Engineers with strong OHL delivery experience who are ready to step into a Construction Manager position.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead a strong safety-first culture and ensure full compliance with HSEQ, CDM, and client requirements
- Plan, coordinate, and manage all OHL site activities including towers/poles, foundations, stringing, and outage works
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with National Grid Supplier Requirements, Technical Specifications, and site standards
- Manage supervisors, direct labour, and subcontract partners to achieve safe, productive delivery
- Develop and manage short-term programmes, lookaheads, and daily work plans
- Ensure works are delivered Right First Time, meeting quality and client standards
- Monitor progress, manage risks, and resolve site constraints
- Interface effectively with National Grid representatives, stakeholders, and project teams
- Support commercial performance, resource planning, and cost control
- Coach and develop engineers and supervisors to build team capability
- Promote Morgan Sindall values, behaviours, and professional standards on site
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Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering Overhead Line construction projects
- Proven track record leading OHL site teams and subcontractors
- Experience working on National Grid or major UK transmission networks
- Strong knowledge of OHL construction methods, sequencing, and outage planning
- Good knowledge, understanding, and practical experience implementing National Grid Supplier Requirements and Technical Specifications
- SMSTS
- Relevant OHL Persons / National Grid competencies
- CSCS (Management level)
- Good programme, planning, and organizational skills
- Strong safety leadership and communication skills
What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family-friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
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About The Energy Business Unit
We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.
Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector, we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations, and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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