Construction Manager

NES Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a focus on civil works for a Pipeline Integrity Improvement project at Wytch Farm in Dorset. This hands-on role involves coordinating all on-site activities, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates must hold an HNC in Civil Engineering and have relevant experience in environmental contexts. No lodge is provided, requiring local or relocating candidates.

Benefits

Opportunity to drive project ownership

Long-term project stability

Qualifications

• Practical experience with levelling and civil works.
• Able to read and understand construction drawings.
• Experience working in environmentally sensitive locations.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating all on-site construction activities.
• Running construction progress and coordination meetings.
• Supervising and managing multiple contractors.

Skills

Strong leadership & planning capability

Confidence managing multiple contractors

Solid understanding of risk management

Education

HNC in Civil Engineering

Temporary Works Coordinator

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 our clients 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 the Dorset area 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.

About NES Fircroft

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.