Construction Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Manager with a Mechanical and Electrical bias for a high-profile aviation project at Manchester Airport. This role involves overseeing major capital projects, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while coordinating activities among subcontractors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, particularly in complex environments, and be adept in NEC contracts. If you're passionate about delivering key infrastructure developments and have the expertise to manage high-stakes projects, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction management, preferably in aviation.
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical experience with systems like substations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Construction Management support across all project stages.
• Act as site representative, ensuring contractor activities are efficient and safe.

Skills

Construction Management

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

NEC Contracts

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Construction Manager (Mechanical and Electrical Bias) – Aviation – Manchester

Location: Manchester Airport (5 days on site)

Duration: Initial6-month contract

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a strong Mechanical and Electrical bias to join a high-profile aviation project based at Manchester Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on major capital projects, supporting the successful delivery of key infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Construction Management support across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities between subcontractors, project delivery teams, and stakeholders.
• Act as Manchester Airport Group’s day-to-day site representative, ensuring that contractor activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
• Monitor site progress through regular inspections and site visits, ensuring works align with contract documentation and project timelines.
• Maintain exceptional standards in safety, quality, cost control, programme delivery, sustainability, and compliance.
• Build and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advocate for and enforce local health and safety rules and regulations.

Key Requirements:

• Degree qualified in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in construction management, preferably within aviation or similar complex environments.
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical experience, particularly with systems such as substations, runway cabling, and airside requirements.
• Proficient in NEC Contracts; experience as an NEC Supervisor or Clerk of Works is highly desirable.
• Must be local to Manchester or willing to commute 5 days a week to site.
• Security clearance for airport operations is required.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on 02392 228232 or email your CV and covering letter to [emailprotected] .