Construction Manager

Kier Group; Cambourne; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kier Group is seeking a Construction / Operations Manager to lead the IMRDS Capital Mains Renewal team in Milton, Cambridge. The role focuses on strategic delivery, safety leadership, and efficient management of complex mains renewal projects across the region.

You will drive performance, coach senior teams, and build strong stakeholder relationships to ensure high-quality, on-time project outcomes while complying with safety and regulatory standards.

Competenze

• IOSH or SMSTS qualification with ILM Level or equivalent
• CDM training with NRSWA accreditation
• Experience in utility, construction or infrastructure sectors
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement for commercial outcomes
• Full UK driving licence

Mansioni

• Lead and inspire teams to maximise safety, quality and productivity across all sites
• Manage contract performance, P&L, and KPIs for sustainable outcomes
• Develop and coach senior operational teams, setting clear objectives and supporting growth
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and customers, resolving queries and ensuring excellent service
• Drive innovation and efficiency through new approaches, processes, and technology

Conoscenze

IOSH/SMSTS

ILM Level

CDM training

NRSWA accreditation

Driving licence

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

We're looking for a Construction / Operations Manager to join our IMRDS Capital Mains Renewal team based in Milton, Cambridge.

Location: Milton, Cambridge
Hours: 45 hours per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity to lead part of the Capital Mainlaying Programme, delivering significant infrastructure projects across the region. You'll play a key role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and ensuring safe, efficient delivery of essential water services. Working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to innovate, inspire, and make a real difference to communities and the environment.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Construction / Operations Manager, you'll be working within the IMRDS Capital Mains Renewal team, supporting them in delivering strategic and operational goals across the region. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and inspiring teams to maximise safety, quality, and productivity across all sites
• Managing contract performance, P&L, and key performance indicators to ensure sustainable outcomes
• Developing and coaching senior operational teams, setting clear objectives and supporting their growth
• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and customers, resolving queries and ensuring excellent service
• Driving innovation and efficiency through new approaches, processes, and technology

What are we looking for?

This role of Construction / Operations Manager is ideal if you:

• Are qualified to IOSH or SMSTS standard and have achieved an ILM Level qualification, or equivalent
• Have undertaken formal CDM training and gained full NRSWA accreditation
• Possess extensive experience working within utility, construction, or infrastructure sectors
• Can evidence success in leading teams, engaging stakeholders, and delivering commercial outcomes
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.