Civils Construction Manager (Heat Networks)

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure seeks an experienced Civils Construction Manager to oversee District Heating Network installations in the Southwest Region. The role involves managing civil subcontractors, ensuring safety and quality standards, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civils construction management and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing civil aspects of contracts.
• Knowledge of temporary works management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all civil aspects of the contract with various teams.
• Attend site meetings and provide progress reports.
• Coordinate work of different trades and subcontractors.

Skills

Civils Construction Management

Project Management

Communication

Education

Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management

Higher National Certificate in Construction

Higher National Diploma in Construction Management

Job description

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Client:

Vital Energi Utilities Limited

Location:

exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?

We’re looking for an experienced and driven Civils Construction Manager to manage all Civil related aspects of a District Heating Network (DHN) Installation across the Southwest Region.

Planning work zones in line with project programmes. Ensuring all works are carried out safely. Ensuring works are carried out to high standards. Be responsible for checking and maintaining Temporary works. Managing civil subcontractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Who are Vital Energi?

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We support Hospitals, Universities, New Build Developments, Towns & Cities, as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of their buildings.

Vital Energi’s Vision is ‘to protect our planet for future generations’. We are doing this by enabling the UK’s Net Zero targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all civil aspects of the contract(s) with the aid of Contracts Managers, M&E construction Managers Project Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and Planning Manager.
• Attend pre-contract meetings in conjunction with senior commercial staff
• Attend site meetings and provide feedback / progress reports to the wider management team.
• Maintain construction programmes.
• Early involvement with procurement of Civil sub-contractors for the project
• Review systems and methods when required to improve civils performance.
• Addressing and resolving civils issues or problems that arise during the construction process.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating the work of different trades and subcontractors to ensure a smooth and efficient construction process
• Promote and comply with the Company’s policies on equality and health and safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.
• Engage with your manager in reviewing your performance and planning your development. Carry out other duties consistent with the nature, responsibilities and seniority of your post.
• Supervise, train, plan, organise, schedule, assign, review and evaluate the work of staff

The Person

• Civils Construction Management- Ideally Gas, Water Drainage, Trench Works experience
• Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction or related disciplines
• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction Management or related disciplines

Knowledge:

• Solid working knowledge of current internet technologies
• Experience in managing projects
• Experience with Deep Excavations Trenching etc
• Temporary Works Management and implementation.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.