Construction Manager

ALTEN; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee on-site construction activities. You will work closely with EPCm contractors to ensure project delivery is safe and compliant. Key qualifications include a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and proven experience in large-scale projects. The role offers competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working

Social atmosphere with team buildings

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale industrial or engineering construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK construction compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site construction activity and supervise EPCm construction staff.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations and site safety protocols.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, subcontractor management, and daily construction operations.
• Manage risk, budget, quality inspections, and site documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Compliance knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

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Company Description

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Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join a major industrial project. You'll oversee all on-site construction activity, working closely with EPCm contractors and subcontractors to ensure delivery is safe, compliant, and on schedule.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead and coordinate site construction activity and supervise EPCm construction staff.
• Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations and site safety protocols.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, subcontractor management, and daily construction operations.
• Maintain alignment with engineering and procurement teams to meet delivery milestones.
• Manage risk, budget, quality inspections, and site documentation.
• Represent construction interests in cross-functional meetings and reporting.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience delivering large-scale industrial or engineering construction projects.
• Background in managing EPCm contractors and subcontractors.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK construction compliance.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Additional Information

Why join us?

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Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

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In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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