HV Substation Construction Manager - Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid)
hace 6 días
ppAs Apto continues to deliver hyperscale data centre campuses across Europe, I'm looking for an experienced HV Substation Construction Manager to join the team and take ownership of one of the most critical packages within a major development in Madrid. Anyone who has delivered large‑scale infrastructure projects knows that power availability drives everything. This role will be responsible for leading the delivery of the high‑voltage grid connection infrastructure that enables the campus to come online, coordinating contractors, utilities, consultants and internal teams from construction through commissioning and energisation. This is a highly visible role with significant responsibility and direct impact on programme success. The HV Substation Construction Manager will lead the delivery of the grid connection infrastructure for a key Project in Madrid, including the on‑site HV substation and associated transmission interface. This role is critical to achieving key DC milestones and requires the delivery of the substation ahead of data centre energisation requirements, with a disciplined and proactive approach to programme certainty, contractor performance, and measurable schedule optimisation against baseline assumptions. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h3EHS Leadership Compliance /h3ulliTake ownership of EHS performance across all substation activities, promoting a zero‑harm environment. /liliEnsure all contractors operate in accordance with local Spanish regulations, Apto EHS standards and industry best practice for HV works. /liliEnsure implementation of comprehensive method statements and risk assessments for high‑risk activities (energisation, lifting, WAH, temporary works, etc.), robust permit‑to‑work and isolation procedures, and compliance with LOTO and HV switching protocols. /liliDrive proactive hazard identification and mitigation, regular site inspections, audits and safety interventions, and timely escalation and close‑out of EHS non‑conformances. /liliHold contractors accountable for leading a strong safety culture on site, reporting incidents, near misses and corrective actions, maintaining trained and competent personnel, and ensuring appropriate action when standards are not met. /li /ulh3Project Delivery Programme Ownership /h3ulliLead end‑to‑end delivery of the HV substation (design, procurement, construction, commissioning, energisation). /liliEstablish and maintain a robust Level III–IV programme aligned with the data centre build sequence (CSA + MEP), utility milestones (REE and relevant DSO, e.g. Iberdrola i‑DE), and long‑lead equipment strategy (manufacture, FAT, delivery, installation, handover). /liliDrive schedule optimisation, including review and challenge of baseline assumptions, ensuring programme reflects realistic and validated durations. /liliDeliver substation works in advance of key DC energisation milestones, minimising dependency‑driven risks. /liliLead weekly progress meetings, monthly programme and performance reviews, and manage and coordinate Apto‑appointed Owner’s Engineers. /li /ulh3Construction Contractor Management /h3ulliManage EPC/HV contractors through tender, award, execution, commissioning and close‑out phases. /liliMonitor contractor performance across programme adherence and recovery, quality and commissioning readiness and EHS standards. /liliChallenge underperformance and support programme improvement where necessary. /liliEnsure construction activities are properly sequenced, managed against the critical path and supported by clearly defined deliverables. /li /ulh3Grid Utility Interface Management /h3ulliAct as the primary point of contact for construction‑related grid and utility interfaces, coordinating with Apto HV design specialists. /liliEngage with REE and relevant DSO (e.g. Iberdrola i‑DE) and engineering consultants and connection specialists. /liliSupport grid compliance and approvals, energisation readiness and outage planning. /liliEnsure alignment between substation readiness and grid availability. /li /ulh3Technical Leadership (HV + MEP Integration) /h3ulliProvide oversight across HV systems (transformers, GIS/AIS), protection control, SCADA, communications, earthing, cabling and balance of plant. /liliEnsure coordination between substation scope and data centre MEP systems, commissioning strategy and energisation sequence. /liliCoordinate review and approval of design deliverables (SLDs, layouts, specifications), construction methodologies, and commissioning and energisation plans. /liliSupport technically informed decision‑making aligned to programme and delivery objectives. /li /ulh3Commercial Cost Control /h3ulliSupport management of the commercial position of the substation package: budget, forecasting and cost reporting. /liliHandle variations, claims and change management. /liliContribute to value engineering initiatives by supporting identification and development of CSA and MEP opportunities, encouraging quantification of cost and schedule benefits, and assisting in integration of VE into programme and cost position. /li /ulh3Programme Optimisation Reporting /h3ulliSupport structured programme reviews and recovery planning. /liliEnsure schedule updates reflect defined improvements and quantified impacts (time and cost where available). /liliProvide clear and structured reporting on schedule performance, key risks and mitigation actions and contractor progress. /liliPromote a transparent and predictable reporting approach. /li /ulh3Risk Delivery Assurance /h3ulliSupport identification and management of key risks, including grid connection constraints, long‑lead equipment procurement and CSA/MEP/utility interfaces. /liliEnsure risks are clearly understood and assessed, supported by mitigation actions and ownership. /liliPromote disciplined planning with reduced reliance on unvalidated assumptions. /li /ulh3Qualifications Experience /h3ulliDegree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems or equivalent. /lili10+ years’ experience delivering HV substation or grid infrastructure (45Kv, 132kV–400kV+). /liliExperience supporting delivery of EPC or owner‑side substation projects through energisation. /liliStrong working knowledge of Spanish grid requirements (REE and relevant DSO, e.g. Iberdrola i‑DE), IEC standards and European codes, EHS requirements for HV construction. /liliExperience in data centre or mission‑critical environments preferred. /li /ulh3Key Competencies /h3ulliStrong delivery focus with clear ownership of programme outcomes. /liliCommitment to EHS leadership and culture. /liliAbility to engage constructively with contractors and drive performance improvement. /liliSolid commercial awareness across contracts and cost control. /liliAbility to coordinate CSA, MEP and grid interfaces. /liliStructured and organised approach to reporting and risk management. /li /ulh3Additional Requirements /h3ulliFluent in English and Spanish. /liliSite‑based in Spain with travel as required. /liliExperience with utility energisation and commissioning processes. /li /ulh3Success Criteria /h3ulliSubstation delivered in line with or ahead of DC energisation milestones. /liliStrong EHS performance aligned with a zero‑harm objective. /liliDemonstrable improvement in programme performance versus initial baseline. /liliContribution to VE initiatives with measurable outcomes where possible. /liliEffective alignment between substation, grid and DC programme. /liliClear, accurate and timely reporting to leadership. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr