Construction Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams across designated portfolios, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Facilitate construction kick-off meetings and lead regular project health checks
• Oversee supplier performance in relation to safety, programme, and quality, including reviewing and approving RAMS
• Take the lead on Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsals, and Fit-for-Assembly sign-off, driving innovation and best practice
• Promote zero-waste principles and support initiatives to reduce embodied carbon in construction activities
• Raise all required contractual and commercial notices in a timely manner
• Plan and forecast short- and long-term resource requirements (labour, plant, materials)
• Foster a culture of Health & Safety compliance, ensuring teams feel safe and empowered to raise concerns
• Implement standardised products and innovative construction techniques to maintain industry-leading performance
• Monitor construction progress, ensuring alignment with programme, quality standards, and client expectations
• Provide accurate reporting to the Operations Manager, highlighting risks, opportunities, and resource needs

Construction Manager Requirements

• Temporary Works experience or relevant qualification
• Strong project management background
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline
• APMP or equivalent project management certification
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction programmes
• Experience within the water or wastewater treatment sector (desirable)
• Proven experience managing and monitoring project programmes
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction Health & Safety
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients and end users
• Delivery-focused mindset with the ability to set and achieve performance targets
• Strong strategic, operational, technical, and managerial capability
• Commercially astute with sound judgement