Construction Manager

Hargreaves Industrial Services; Leiston; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B Utilities is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the safe and compliant delivery of all construction activities for the Sizewell C project, including Foul Treatment Plant and Potable Water Plant. You will lead multidisciplinary contractor teams, coordinate interfaces with engineering and commissioning, and ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards and environmental requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in large-scale construction, strong leadership, and a track

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• SMSTS, CSCS Black Card and IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction activities across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors and site teams for safe, efficient delivery.
• Drive health, safety and environmental culture across all work activities.
• Coordinate construction sequencing, logistics and multiple work fronts.
• Monitor programme performance and milestones.
• Oversee quality inspections, testing and defect resolution.
• Manage interfaces between construction, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover to operations.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Health & Safety

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary team management

Technical knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

The Construction Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of all construction activities associated with the design, construction, testing and commissioning of the Foul Treatment Foul Treatment Plant (FTP) and Potable Water Plant (PWP) at Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.

Operating within a highly regulated nuclear environment, the Construction Manager will lead multidisciplinary contractor teams, coordinate interfaces with engineering, commissioning and operations personnel, and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with project requirements, nuclear safety standards, environmental obligations and quality expectations.

The role briefly encompasses the following duties but is not limited to: -

• Leading all onsite construction activities across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines.
• Managing contractors, subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Driving a strong health, safety and environmental culture across all work activities.
• Coordinating construction sequencing, logistics and multiple work fronts.
• Monitoring programme performance and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Overseeing quality inspections, testing requirements and defect resolution.
• Managing interfaces between construction, engineering and commissioning teams.
• Supporting testing, commissioning and successful handover to operations teams.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:

• Experience: Minimum 10 years' experience managing large-scale construction, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Qualifications: HNC/HND or Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Health & Safety: SMSTS, CSCS Black Card and IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage contractor performance.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong civil, mechanical and electrical construction knowledge.
• Regulated Industries: Experience working within highly regulated environments.
• Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: Experience within nuclear, water treatment, wastewater treatment, process plant or major infrastructure projects.

What we do:

S&B Utilities is committed to providing reliable and efficient mechanical and electrical services to our community. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our expertise spans all aspects of water treatment, from clean to wastewater, ensuring your systems run smoothly and efficiently.

We also offer comprehensive civil engineering services, including:

MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation)

Our devoted team is focused on providing exceptional solutions customised to fit our clients requirements. Here at S&B Utilities, our main priorities are excellence and reliability.

Joining S&B Utilities means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, diversity, and professional development.