Substation Delivery Manager
Build the Future of Power with OCU Group
At OCU Group, we are delivering the substation infrastructure that powers the UK and we do it with passion, purpose, and precision. As we continue to grow in the energy and utilities sector, we are looking for a Substation Delivery Manager based in West London, Oxfordshire and M4 Corridor to Swindon Area to lead the way in delivering complex substation projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
This is your opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking business that’s driven by strong values and a commitment to innovation and excellence.
About the Role
As an experienced Substation Delivery Manager you will take ownership of the successful delivery of substation infrastructure projects. You will lead site teams, collaborate with project managers, and engage key stakeholders to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to spec.
This is a leadership role with real responsibility managing resources, driving performance, ensuring compliance, and championing safety and quality on site.
What You Will Be Doing
- Resource Leadership – Manage and deploy Site Managers, Supervisors, and Direct Labour across your portfolio of projects.
- HSE Champion – Embed a strong safety-first culture across all worksites.
- Delivery Focused – Ensure timely project completion aligned with scope, budget, and programme.
- Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to maintain smooth operations.
- Quality & Compliance – Conduct inspections, audits and ensure all works meet OCU standards and CDM regulations.
- Team Leadership – Inspire and lead high-performing teams with a focus on accountability and excellence.
What You Will Bring
- A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
- Demonstrated experience delivering substation or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, HV/EHV equipment, and grid connections.
- In-depth understanding of CDM Regulations and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why OCU Group
We don’t just build infrastructure, we build careers. OCU Group is a people first business, and everything we do is guided by our core values.
Company Information:
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
- Division
- OCU Utilities
- Locations
- West London, Oxford, Swindon
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Status
- PAYE/Staff
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
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