Construction Manager

nGAGE Talent; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

nGAGE Talent is seeking two experienced Construction Managers for a major infrastructure project at a South Wales site. The roles are on an initial 6-12 month contract with a competitive rate.

You will lead construction activities from planning through to completion, manage mechanical and civil scopes, and coordinate with contractors while ensuring RAMS, CDM and safety procedures are followed. Field-based work is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in Construction Management.
• Proven experience delivering chemical, petrochemical, process plant, industrial or COMAH projects valued at £10 million+.
• Comfortable being in the field and actively engaged with site activities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills engaging with clients and senior project personnel.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors on live operations.
• Excellent understanding of construction safety, planning and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction activities from planning through to completion; field work involvement required.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors across mechanical and civil scopes.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
• Act as primary contact between site teams and the client.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Review construction sequences, work packs and installation methodologies.

Skills

Construction management

Field work

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Project controls

Risk mitigation

Job description

One of our industry leading chemical clients is embarking on a significant programme of infrastructure improvement at its site based in South Wales.

They are seeking two experienced Construction Managers to take ownership of this on an initial 6-12 month basis. Competitive rate provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction activities from planning through to completion – the candidate must be comfortable being involved in field work themselves
• Manage contractors and subcontractors across mechanical and civil work scopes.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact between site teams and the client.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Review and challenge construction sequences, work packs and installation methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, permits, RAMS and CDM regulations.
• Drive accountability across the project team and provide accurate reporting on project status, milestones and next steps.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities where required.
• Minimum 10 years experience in Construction Management
• Proven experience delivering chemical, petrochemical, process plant, industrial or COMAH projects valued at £10 million+.
• Comfortable being present in the field and actively engaged with site activities rather than solely office based.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage directly with clients and senior project personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple contractors and coordinate construction activities in a live operational environment.
• Excellent understanding of construction safety, planning and project controls.Mechanical construction background.
• Knowledge of:
• Vessel installations
• Mechanical equipment installation
• Process plant construction
• Commissioning and handover activities
• SMSTS, NEBOSH and CDM knowledge.
• Previous experience on a highly regulated site.