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Construction Manager (OHL)

United Kingdom, National · Job Posted June 01, 2026
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OHL Construction Manager National 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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 organisational skills
  • Strong safety leadership and communication skills

What we offer

  • 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)
  • share-save scheme
  • discounts including cycle to work and gym membership
  • a support and advice service for colleagues and their families
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