Trainee Site Manager
Scottish PowerExpected closing date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Learn on the job as a Trainee Site Manager, working towards a CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management.
- Earn £38,760 per annum with excellent benefits including 36 days annual leave and a strong pension scheme.
- Requires supervisory experience in Energy, Construction or Utilities, OR a degree in Electrical, Civil, or Construction Management.
- Applications close on 6th November 2026.
- Based in Prenton, with potential for visa sponsorship support.
About the Role
This is a 2-year full-time, permanent Trainee Site Manager position within the 132kV Projects Delivery Team at SP Manweb, located in Prenton.
What you'll be doing
As a Trainee Site Manager, you will learn on the job, combining practical experience with shadowing, coaching, and mentoring from experienced managers. You will work towards achieving a CIOB Certificate and Diploma in Site Management.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Observing, participating in, and eventually leading the planning, coordination, and monitoring of contractor activities on-site.
- Maintaining a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards through inspections, material testing, progress records, and meetings.
- Overseeing the Construction and Commissioning stages of projects.
- Managing design change processes with engineering teams.
- Acting as an interface with operational colleagues.
The programme is designed to develop the necessary competencies over 18 to 24 months. Upon successful completion, you are expected to move into a permanent Site Manager role.
What you'll bring
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and advance their careers.
Minimum requirements:
- Supervisory experience within Energy, Construction or Utilities OR a degree in Electrical, Civil, or Construction Management.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior Health and Safety knowledge.
- Valid UK Driving licence.
What’s in it for you
- A competitive salary of £38,760 per annum, reviewed annually.
- Excellent benefits package including:
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Share Schemes
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers
- Electric Vehicle Schemes
- Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
- Healthcare benefit options (Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, annual Health Assessments)
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
- Shopping, leisure, restaurant, and gym discounts
- Pension scheme with company contribution up to 10% (double match).
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of Iberdrola Group, a global leader in wind energy. We maintain electricity networks and are investing over £5.5 billion to support renewable energy growth and Scotland's Net Zero ambition. We offer diverse opportunities and invest in internal talent. Inclusion, diversity, and social purpose are central to our operations.