Construction Manager

-; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the Main renewal scheme activities across the Midlands. This role involves ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water delivery, managing a team, and achieving regulatory targets. Candidates should have experience in the utility industry and relevant certifications. The company offers a range of benefits including a car allowance, annual bonus, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Car allowance

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the utility industry is required.
• Ability to build successful working relationships as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations with CDM accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage resources for regulatory and company targets for Main renewals.
• Ensure safety on CDM sites for all stakeholders.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team and manage performance.

Skills

Full driving license

Good communication skills

Risk identification

Education

National Water Hygiene certification

NRSWA certification

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

We're embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands - and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it's set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply even more reliable for millions of people.

To bring this vision to life, we're creating new jobs across the region. Whether you're based in Birmingham, Nottingham, or anywhere in between, we've got opportunities for you to help shape the future of water in the Midlands. The new pipes we're installing will last for up to 100 years.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

We are looking for a Construction Manager to come in and be accountable for driving performance and successfully completing the Main renewal scheme activity as allocated within the regional area.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As the Network Construction Manager, your key role is to ensure our customers safely receive a constant supply of good quality drinking water. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, health & safety, people management (12 maximum) and external parties.

You will work under CDM (Construction Design Management) Rules and ensures that Severn Trent has a responsible person on site. The Network Construction Manager requires a strong level of understanding of CDM regulations, as this role will have CDM accountability for the sites managed.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage resources to meet regulatory and company targets for Main renewals, ensuring high standards and full compliance. Prioritize site coverage and allocate workload to site supervisors.
• Ensure safety on CDM sites for the public, operatives, and visitors. Coordinate and risk assess DMA Main Renewal schemes, ensuring compliance with SSOW and SOPS.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team, managing performance and setting standards. Oversee two Network Construction Teams and manage cost forecasting for DMA Mains Renewal Schemes.
• Manage interfaces with local operators, third parties, and customers. Drive audit quality, assist in risk mitigation, and ensure work is carried out to required standards. Handle pre-construction duties and on-site management of stakeholders.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For this role the right candidate will have a full driving license and ideally have your National Water Hygiene and NRSWA with significant experience working within utility-based industry. You'll have good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as you will be working as part of a team. You will have exposure in identifying risks and opportunities.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We'll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we'll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you'll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• Car allowance
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our 'Academy'
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can't wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you'll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We'll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.