Construction Manager

Finlay Jude Associates; Otterbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates is seeking a Construction Manager to join the delivery team on a major water infrastructure project based in Otterbourne. You will lead site construction activities, manage suppliers, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across the programme.

The role requires extensive construction management experience in water/wastewater projects, strong leadership and collaboration with project stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline.
• APMP qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Temporary Works experience and/or qualification.
• Proven project management experience within a construction environment.
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction programmes.
• Water and/or wastewater industry experience essential.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and programme management.
• CDM Regulations and Construction Health & Safety knowledge.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and supply chain partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deliver projects to challenging time, cost and quality objectives.
• Commercial awareness with strong operational and technical capabilities.
• Proactive and delivery-focused approach with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget
• Facilitate construction kick-off meetings and lead project health checks
• Manage supplier performance across safety, quality and programme delivery
• Review and approve RAMS, ensuring all documentation is suitable and compliant
• Lead Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsals and Fit for Assembly sign-off activities
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout project delivery
• Champion sustainability initiatives, including reducing waste and embodied carbon
• Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised and communicated effectively to project teams
• Support resource planning activities, including labour, plant and materials requirements
• Promote a positive safety culture where teams feel empowered to raise concerns
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes

Skills

Project management

Construction leadership

Water/wastewater sector

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Constructability reviews

APMP qualification

CDM Regulations

Programme management

Supplier management

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Job description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading design and build partner within the UK Water sector for a Construction Manager to join their delivery team on a major water infrastructure project based in Otterbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation delivering complex water and wastewater projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget whilst driving innovation, sustainability and quality across site operations.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Manager will be responsible for leading site construction teams, managing supplier performance and ensuring all works are delivered in compliance with project objectives, health and safety standards and environmental requirements.

Benefits as a Construction Manager:

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working (role dependent)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Discounts and Savings Hub
• Kids Pass and additional lifestyle benefits
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Responsibilities of the Construction Manager:

• Lead and manage site construction teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget
• Facilitate construction kick-off meetings and lead project health checks
• Manage supplier performance across safety, quality and programme delivery
• Review and approve RAMS, ensuring all documentation is suitable and compliant
• Lead Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsals and Fit for Assembly sign-off activities
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout project delivery
• Champion sustainability initiatives, including reducing waste and embodied carbon
• Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised and communicated effectively to project teams
• Support resource planning activities, including labour, plant and materials requirements
• Promote a positive safety culture where teams feel empowered to raise concerns
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes

Required Skills and Experience of the Construction Manager:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a Construction-related discipline
• APMP qualification or equivalent desirable
• Temporary Works experience and/or qualification
• Proven project management experience within a construction environment
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction programmes
• Water and/or wastewater industry experience essential
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and programme management
• Thorough knowledge of CDM Regulations and Construction Health & Safety requirements
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and supply chain partners
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to deliver projects to challenging time, cost and quality objectives
• Commercial awareness with strong operational and technical capabilities
• Proactive and delivery-focused approach with strong leadership skills

If you're an experienced Construction Manager looking for your next opportunity within the water sector and would like to join an organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the role.