Construction Manager

Calibre Search; Leiston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search are supporting a well-established civil engineering and utilities contractor recruiting a Construction Manager for clean and dirty water infrastructure at Sizewell. The role focuses on delivering major water projects in a highly regulated environment, requiring excellent leadership, safety, quality and programme discipline to drive delivery on site.

You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors, coordinate multiple fronts and report progress to the client and project team,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager.
• Experience delivering clean water and/or dirty water projects.
• Strong civil engineering and utilities experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site-based teams.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme and buildability.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of clean and dirty water infrastructure projects.
• Taking responsibility for site delivery, programme and productivity.
• Managing Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Coordinating multiple work fronts and construction activities.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and within budget.
• Managing construction sequencing and buildability.
• Monitoring progress and reporting against programme.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and commercial team.
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Managing construction risks and identifying opportunities to improve delivery.
• Attending progress and coordination meetings with the client and wider project team.
• Ensuring all site activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Supporting commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Construction management

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Education

SMSTS, CSCS, NVQ/HNC/HND

Job description

Construction Manager - Clean & Dirty Water

I'm currently working with a well-established civil engineering and utilities contractor who are looking to add an experienced Construction Manager to their team at Sizewell.

The business is involved in delivering major infrastructure works within a highly complex and heavily regulated environment, with this role focused on the delivery of clean and dirty water infrastructure.

This is a good opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager who has a strong background in water, utilities or civil engineering and is comfortable working on large-scale projects where safety, quality and programme are critical.

The Role

As Construction Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of clean and dirty water projects, working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers, subcontractors and the wider project team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the delivery of clean and dirty water infrastructure projects
• Taking responsibility for site delivery, programme and productivity
• Managing Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors
• Coordinating multiple work fronts and construction activities
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and within budget
• Managing construction sequencing and buildability
• Monitoring progress and reporting against programme
• Working closely with the Project Manager and commercial team
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Managing construction risks and identifying opportunities to improve delivery
• Attending progress and coordination meetings with the client and wider project team
• Ensuring all site activities comply with the required health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Supporting commissioning and handover activities

About You

I'm looking for someone with a strong construction management background, ideally gained within water, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure.

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager
• Experience delivering clean water and/or dirty water projects
• Strong civil engineering and utilities experience
• Experience managing subcontractors and site-based teams
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme and buildability
• Experience working on large-scale or complex infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirementsExcellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Relevant construction qualification such as SMSTS, CSCS and relevant NVQ/HNC/HND would be advantageous
• Experience working within a highly regulated or security-conscious environment would be beneficial