Senior Technical Manager - Substations

Ref 77522 Vacancy title Senior Technical Manager - Substations Function(s) Construction Management Contract type Full time permanent Region National Location(s) Swynnerton / Hybrid with national travel Description

Senior Technical Manager, Substations

Location: Swynnerton / Hybrid with national travel

Talented people are the key to our success

Opportunity:

We have a fantastic opportunity within our Energy business for an ambitious and talented Senior Technical Manager with experience of Substations

As the Substations Senior Technical Manager, you will report to the Head of Technical Services and take a leading role in delivering cutting-edge substation projects. This position offers the opportunity to:

• Provide technical leadership as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), setting strategic direction and ensuring excellence in project delivery.
• Manage operational teams, including Technical Managers, Senior General Foremen, General Foremen, and Technicians, driving performance and innovation.
• Oversee the safe and efficient execution of technical site activities, ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards, project budgets, and timelines.
• Promote a culture of innovation by challenging the status quo and supporting R&D efforts to enhance our capabilities.
• Drive workforce development, managing career progression, performance, and training for your team.

Requirements

You will be a Technical Subject Matter Expert with Substations and meet the following criteria:

• Qualifications: Relevant CSCS Card (Site Manager - Black), 5-day SMSTS certification, and First Aid at Work.
• Experience: Experience in end to end construction of electricity Transmission Substations; Extensive knowledge of construction methods, health and safety regulations, and best practices in delivering technical projects.
• Skills: Strong leadership, negotiation, and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Attributes: A results-oriented approach, excellent communication, and a passion for developing teams and driving innovation.

What's 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 up to 30%
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

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

About our Energy business

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.