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Costain Group PLC

Substation Construction Manager

CompanyCostain Group PLC
LocationNorth Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/3/2026

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Occupation Type
Production managers and directors in construction
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£53,400 (£27.38 per hour)
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Description
Job Description

Due to continued growth we are looking for a Substation Construction Manager to join a HV Transmissions project in Lincolnshire.

Working directly under the Project Directo as part of the Senior Management Team, this role is to lead construction operations to ensure all elements are delivered safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget, all in line with the scheme design and associated highway specifications and in compliance with the Development Consent Order requirements. This will include managing a team of engineering staff and subcontractors, working alongside the site supervisory team and other disciplines (SHE, Stakeholder, Design/Engineering/Quality, Commercial etc.).

The role will be based full time on site in Lincolnshire

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide construction leadership and manage all aspects of construction.
  • Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with The Costain Way.
  • Put safety above all else and lead by example.
  • Promote a Right First-Time approach to quality and avoid rework.
  • Support the Project Director/Manager in all construction matters including handover.
  • Provide planning and procurement support, implementing product control and all related subcontract activities.

  • Qualifications

    Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

    Essential

    • Substantial experience in construction delivery with 3 years+ in a management position
    • Experience working on an HV Transmissions project
    • Experience working in a live substation environment
    • Knowledge and experience of relevant standards and procedures
    • Experience of working within a Principal Contractor environment
    • Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures
    • CSCS & SMSTS qualifications
    • Behavioural Management training

    Desirable

    • Experience as a Lean Practitioner
    • Understanding of handover processes

    Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering

    Desirable

    • Professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification
    • Construction or Engineering Professional Membership

    About Us

    Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhanc
    ing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

    Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

    We do share individual feedback following an interview .

    A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

    It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

    For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:

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