Construction Manager

Matchtech; Otterbourne; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Site-based role

25 days leave (plus bank holidays)

Additional 5 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the Otterbourne Water Supply Works Infrastructure Upgrade in Hampshire. The role is site-based, requiring on-site presence at least four days a week, and reports to the Project Manager.

You will manage delivery teams, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive projects to time, budget, and quality targets. Applicants should have a construction-related degree, APMP, extensive experience delivering large-scale programmes in

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a Construction-related discipline.
• APMP or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction programmes.
• Water / Wastewater Treatment industry experience.
• Strong project and programme management capability.
• Temporary Works experience and/or relevant qualification.
• Solid understanding of: CDM Regulations, Construction Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience managing and monitoring project programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders and end users.
• Delivery-focused with the ability to set, drive and achieve targets.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness and strong strategic, operational and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams across designated projects to deliver works safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Facilitate project construction kick-off meetings and lead regular project health checks.
• Manage supplier performance across: Safety, Time, Quality.
• Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements), ensuring robustness and compliance.
• Lead: Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsals, Fit for Assembly Sign-Off.
• Drive innovation and best practice to improve project outcomes and efficiency.
• Champion sustainability initiatives including: Zero waste objectives; Reduction of embodied carbon.
• Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised promptly and accurately.
• Work alongside the Lead Construction Manager to plan Labour, Plant, Materials.
• Foster a positive safety culture where everyone feels empowered to raise concerns.
• Implement innovative construction techniques while maintaining industry-leading standards.
• Collaborate effectively within Joint Venture (JV) environments.

Skills

Degree in Construction

APMP

Large-scale projects

Water industry experience

Project management

Temporary Works

CDM Regulations

Health & Safety

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Our Tier 1 Water Contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of the Otterbourne Water Supply Works Infrastructure Upgrade in Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a major water infrastructure programme, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable construction delivery.

Location: Otterbourne, Hampshire (between Southampton & Winchester)
Type: Site-Based Role (Minimum 4 days per week on site)
Salary: Circa £75,000 + Car Allowance

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading construction delivery teams, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability requirements, while delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage site construction teams across designated projects to deliver works safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Facilitate project construction kick-off meetings and lead regular project health checks.

Manage supplier performance across:

• Safety
• Time
• Quality

Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements), ensuring robustness and compliance.

Lead:

• Constructability Reviews
• Project Rehearsals
• Fit for Assembly Sign-Off

Drive innovation and best practice to improve project outcomes and efficiency.

Champion sustainability initiatives including:

• Zero waste objectives
• Reduction of embodied carbon

Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised promptly and accurately.

Work alongside the Lead Construction Manager to plan:

• Labour
• Plant
• Materials

Foster a positive safety culture where everyone feels empowered to raise concerns.

Implement innovative construction techniques while maintaining industry-leading standards.

Collaborate effectively within Joint Venture (JV) environments.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Degree (or equivalent) in a Construction-related discipline

APMP or equivalent qualification

Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction programmes

Water / Wastewater Treatment industry experience

Strong project and programme management capability

Temporary Works experience and/or relevant qualification

Solid understanding of:

• CDM Regulations
• Construction Health & Safety legislation

Experience managing and monitoring project programmes

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders and end users

Delivery-focused with the ability to set, drive and achieve targets

Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams

Commercial awareness and strong strategic, operational and technical leadership skills

What's on Offer?

• Salary circa £75,000
• Car Allowance
• Prime site-based location between Southampton and Winchester
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Option to Buy an Additional 5 Days Holiday
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance