Construction Manager

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in Edinburgh is seeking a Construction Manager responsible for delivering key projects efficiently and safely. This role involves ensuring compliance with standards, coordinating with partners, and driving project innovation. The ideal candidate will have infrastructure experience and relevant qualifications, offering a rewarding career within a FTSE 100 company with excellent benefits including a competitive pension and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering construction projects.
• CITB Site Management Safety Training scheme or equivalent required.
• Full UK Driving License is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction delivery for multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate effectively with supply chain partners.

Skills

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Civil engineering awareness

Communication

Risk management

Education

Degree or HND in relevant field

Tools

NEC3 / 4 contract knowledge

CSCS or affiliated SHE passport

EUSR Water Hygiene card

Job description

As a Construction Manager at United Utilities, you'll be at the forefront of delivering major capital and maintenance projects, from treatment works and pumping stations to cutting‑edge environmental schemes. On site, you'll collaborate with supply chain partners and ensure that every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This is your opportunity to be part of a transformative journey as we invest billions into building a resilient, greener water industry for generations to come.

• Lead and manage construction delivery across multiple projects within the capital programme
• Develop, promote and maintain a culture to deliver excellent performance on site and fully comply with health, safety and environmental standards
• Coordinate with supply chain partners, project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to jointly deliver project outcomes
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice on‑site
• Act as NEC Supervisor under the contract
• Monitor quality, cost, and timelines to keep everything running smoothly
• Provide Constructability reports for projects to ensure they can be designed and delivered in a safe manner whilst maximising efficiencies and achieving business objectives
• Manage onsite risks and changes and escalate issues affecting programme / project delivery
• Manage and deliver reporting of onsite progress against the overall programme directly to appropriate people
• Ensure statutory approvals are being obtained and adhered to onsite
• Demonstrable working knowledge of NEC3 / 4 or equivalent contract experience
• Significant experience and track record of delivering construction projects
• Flexible leadership style to suit different situations with effective stakeholder management / communication
• Able to prioritise tasks and finite resources to deliver business targets / objectives
• Technical awareness and competence in either civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical or ICA (Instrumentation, Control and Automation)
• Our ideal candidate would have significant infrastructure industry experience or be educated to degree or HND level
• CITB Site Management Safety Training scheme or equivalent
• Full UK Driving License
• Water and Wastewater industry construction experience
• EUSR Water Hygiene card
• CSCS or affiliated SHE passport
• NEC3 / 4 Accreditation
• Support with overall personal and educational development
• Work on career‑defining infrastructure projects
• A 37 hour working week
• Award‑winning training and development programmes
• Highly competitive pension, bonus, and holiday package
• Help shape a greener, more sustainable future
• Working locally (within North West)

United Utilities' (UU) mission is to deliver high‑quality water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long‑term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include :

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• A 10.5% performance‑related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company‑funded scheme