Construction Manager

Linear Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead civils on a major data centre project in Enfield, London. You will oversee delivery, coordinate Site Managers, engineers and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and programme adherence.

Strong civil engineering background and leadership are essential for successful project execution. The role requires coordinating groundworks, reinforced concrete, drainage and utilities, with close liaison to the Project Manager,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager within civil engineering.
• Experience managing large-scale civils or infrastructure projects.
• Experience on data centre, industrial or complex schemes is advantageous.
• Strong programme, planning and coordination skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Strong focus on health, safety, quality and project delivery.
• SMSTS and First Aid qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall delivery of the civils package.
• Manage and coordinate Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure construction activities are delivered safely and in line with programme.
• Coordinate groundworks, reinforced concrete, drainage, utilities and civils.
• Develop and manage short-term programmes and lookaheads.
• Monitor progress and identify potential delays or issues.
• Coordinate multiple subcontractors and site activities.
• Ensure works meet specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain strong health & safety standards across the project.
• Liaise with client, consultants and wider project team.
• Attend and lead construction meetings.
• Identify and resolve construction and technical issues.
• Ensure RAMS and construction methodologies are properly implemented.
• Support project handover and successful completion.

Skills

Construction management

Civil engineering

Large-scale civils

Programme and planning

Leadership and communication

Health and safety focus

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Construction Manager – Civils | Data Centre | Enfield

Location: Enfield, London
Sector: Data Centres / Civil Engineering
Position: Construction Manager
Employment: Permanent or Freelance

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Construction Manager to join a major data centre project in Enfield, taking responsibility for the overall delivery and coordination of the civils works across the scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Manager with a strong civil engineering background who has experience managing complex, high-value construction projects and coordinating multiple site teams and subcontractors.

The Role

As Construction Manager, you will oversee the delivery of the civils works, ensuring construction activities are properly planned, coordinated and delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Management team, engineers, subcontractors and client to ensure the smooth delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall delivery of the civils package
• Manage and coordinate Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors
• Ensure construction activities are delivered safely and in line with programme
• Coordinate groundworks, reinforced concrete, drainage, utilities and associated civils
• Develop and manage short-term programmes and lookaheads
• Monitor progress and identify potential delays or issues
• Coordinate multiple subcontractors and site activities
• Ensure works are delivered to specification and required quality standards
• Maintain strong health & safety standards across the project
• Liaise with the client, consultants and wider project team
• Attend and lead construction meetings
• Identify and resolve construction and technical issues
• Ensure RAMS and construction methodologies are properly implemented
• Support project handover and successful completion

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager within civil engineering
• Strong experience managing large-scale civils or infrastructure projects
• Experience working on data centre, industrial, commercial or similarly complex schemes would be highly advantageous
• Strong technical knowledge of groundworks, reinforced concrete, drainage and utilitiesProven experience managing multiple site teams and subcontractors
• Strong programme, planning and coordination skills
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities
• A strong focus on health, safety, quality and project delivery
• Relevant construction qualifications, with SMSTS and First Aid essential