Construction Manager

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider in the UK is hiring an experienced Construction Manager for a Pipeline Integrity Improvement project. This hands-on role involves overseeing civil excavations, contractor management, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Civil Engineering, management experience, and a strong understanding of construction processes. This is a unique opportunity to drive site operations and take ownership of construction activities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience with levelling and civil works.
• Experience working in environmentally sensitive locations.
• Construction Management background with exposure to Mechanical & Civil construction delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating all on‑site construction activities.
• Running construction progress / coordination meetings.
• Supervising and managing multiple contractors.
• Ensuring work is delivered on time and hits major milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Planning ability

Risk management

Understanding of construction drawings

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Temporary Works Co‑ordinator

Job description

We’re hiring an experienced Construction Manager civil focus to lead a Pipeline Integrity Improvement project at Wytch Farm. This is a hands‑on role overseeing civil excavations, HDD work, steel line pulls, flexible pipe installation and mechanical pipework activities across site.

You’ll be the one making sure the work is carried out safely, to schedule, to spec, and in full alignment with PUK QHSE policies. You’ll be embedded in the project team and will lead day‑to‑day construction coordination, contractor management and interface with all key stakeholders. If you’re someone who runs a site well, keeps things moving and doesn’t shy away from ownership – then this is very much your thing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and coordinating all on‑site construction activities.
• Running construction progress / coordination meetings.
• Supervising and managing multiple contractors.
• Ensuring work is delivered on time and hits major milestones.
• Supporting Management of Change processes.
• Participating in PHSSERs, Constructability Reviews, HAZIDs etc.
• Reviewing work packs, method statements and lifting plans.
• Ensuring all permits, controls, and safety processes are followed.
• Managing materials, reporting progress and validating man‑hours.
• Ensuring mechanical completion and handover documentation is closed out properly.

What You Need

• HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Temporary Works Co‑ordinator (minimum).
• Practical experience with levelling and civil works.
• Able to read / understand construction drawings (incl. steelwork).
• Experience working in environmentally sensitive locations.
• Proven Construction Management background with:
• Strong leadership & planning capability.
• Confidence managing multiple contractors.
• Solid understanding of Permit to Work, control of work, risk management & quality assurance.
• Exposure to Mechanical & Civil construction delivery.
• Experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical environments (preferred, not essential).

To be considered for the role you must either reside within a commutable daily distance to site or be prepared to relocate for duration of the project as no lodge is to be paid.

Why This Role

• Work with our client, a stable and long‑established Oil & Gas operator.
• Long‑term project with clear scope and longevity.
• Good opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership and drive a site.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.