Construction Manager

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in the utilities and water sector to lead the safe and successful delivery of major infrastructure projects.

The role will involve managing construction activities across a portfolio of clean water and wastewater schemes, including:

* Rising mains

* New water main reinforcements and replacements

* Shaft construction works

* Storm storage schemes

* Minor Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works

Key Responsibilities

* Manage day-to-day construction operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

* Lead site teams, subcontractors, and supply chain partners across multiple projects.

* Coordinate construction activities with project, design, commercial, and operational teams.

* Monitor programme, resources, productivity, and project performance.

* Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality, and contractual requirements.

* Manage stakeholder relationships and support project planning, risk management, and delivery strategies.

Essential Requirements

* Proven experience as a Construction Manager within the utilities/water industry.

* Demonstrable experience delivering major clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

* Experience managing rising mains, water main reinforcements and replacements, shaft works, storm storage schemes, and minor M&E installations.

* Strong understanding of civil engineering construction, water industry standards, and health & safety requirements.

* Experience leading site teams, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary workforces.

* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

* Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

* SMSTS, CSCS, IOSH/NEBOSH.

* Experience working under NEC contracts