Construction Manager

Laing O'Rourke; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke are recruiting a Construction Manager to lead the GWNC project on the Grimsby to Walpole route. You will oversee safe, high‑quality delivery of construction activities across multiple work fronts, coordinating with National Grid, designers and the broader delivery team.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you will drive performance, manage site teams and specialist subcontractors, and ensure works are completed to programme and within budget while maintaining the

Qualifications

• Experience leading delivery of high-voltage/substation or major infra projects.
• Experience managing multiple work packages and subcontractors.
• Strong health & safety, quality, and environmental discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient delivery of GWNC construction activities.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors across the route.
• Ensure works are on programme and within budget.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, planning and client teams.

Skills

Civil Eng degree

Construction Manager experience

HSE management

Project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management qualification

Job description

Do you thrive on leading large-scale construction operations and driving high-performing project teams?

Want to work onengineering projects that will shape the future?

If you're ready to play a key role indelivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects and help strengthen the nation's electricity network, this is your opportunity.

When you joinLaing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.

What is the Great Grid Upgrade?

The Great Grid Upgrade is the largest overhaul of the UK's electricity transmission network in generations. Led by National Grid, the programme involves upgrading and expanding the high-voltage electricity network across England and Wales to transport increasing amounts of renewable energy, improve energy security and support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.

The Grimsby to Walpole (GWNC) Enabling Works project is a key part of this programme, supporting the delivery of a new 114km overhead transmission line (OHL) running south from a new 400kV substation and 19-bay AIS substation.

The project will deliver the enabling works required ahead of the main transmission line construction, including ecology mitigation, site clearance and establishment, temporary access roads and crane platforms, temporary bridges, tower foundations (including piling) and reinstatement works. Ground investigations are currently underway, with the enabling works phase running through to the end of 2033 and overall project delivery continuing to approximately 2033.

What is the role?

We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of construction activities across the GWNC project.

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you will provide leadership across multiple work fronts, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality. You'll lead site teams and specialist subcontractors, coordinate construction operations, drive performance and work closely with engineering, commercial, planning and client teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Working collaboratively with National Grid, designers and the wider delivery team, you'll play a critical role in delivering this nationally significant infrastructure project while championing Laing O'Rourke's commitment to safety, operational excellence and innovation.

What do we look for?

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as aConstruction Manager or equivalent leading the delivery of high-voltage substation, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure projects.Experience managing multiple work packages, construction teams and specialist subcontractors on complex civil engineering or energy projects.
• Strongunderstanding of health & safety, quality, environmental management and construction best practice.
• Demonstrable experience delivering construction programmes, managing risk, driving productivity and achieving key project milestones.
• Experience building strongrelationships with clients, designers, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Strong leadership and peoplemanagement skills, with the ability to motivate teams and foster a positive safety culture.
• Acollaborative approach with a commitment to delivering projects safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.

Location: Based on the GWNC project in Grimsby with travel across the 114km route between Grimsby and Walpole as required.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme. This supports applicants who meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

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