Overhead Lines Manager

We're looking for an experienced Overhead Lines Construction Manager to join our UK Power Networks Alliance, leading the safe and successful delivery of overhead line projects across the Cambridgeshire region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading operational teams, building strong client relationships and being out on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

You'll play a key role in managing overhead line construction activities, working closely with Supervisors, site teams and UK Power Networks to deliver essential electricity infrastructure that keeps communities connected. Here are some of the activities you will be involved in:

• Leading the delivery of overhead line construction projects across the UKPN network.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors and operational resources.
• Promoting an excellent safety culture through regular site visits and audits.
• Planning works and ensuring projects are delivered on programme.
• Building strong relationships with UK Power Networks and key stakeholders.
• Monitoring quality, productivity and commercial performance.
• Supporting project planning, reporting and continuous improvement.
• Coaching and developing operational teams.

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have significant experience delivering overhead line construction projects within a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) environment and are confident leading operational construction teams in a fast-paced setting.
• You’ll have a strong technical understanding of LV, HV and overhead line construction practices, together with an excellent knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, ensuring works are delivered safely and compliantly.
• You’ll be an organised and proactive leader with strong planning skills, capable of managing programmes, coordinating resources and driving projects through to successful completion.
• You enjoy building collaborative relationships with clients, stakeholders and operational teams, using your excellent communication and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Additionally, you will also bring good commercial awareness, with experience monitoring project performance, programme delivery and costs.
• Experience working on UK Power Networks contracts, or with another Distribution Network Operator, would be highly advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Our Company: Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations. Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more. We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 DOE

Job Details: Company: The Clancy Group Location: Cambridge, CB7 5NL Hours: Full-time Job type: Permanent

Benefits: In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.