Construction Manager

idibu; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the Northern Outfall Sewer project, ensuring high-quality standards and safety compliance. This role involves significant collaboration with contractors and stakeholders. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £75,000 and benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, and holidays increasing with service.

Benefits

Car allowance of £5,800

Private healthcare

26 days of holiday per year

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Background of working within utilities or rail networks is advantageous.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate is preferred.
• Understanding of design, construction, and operation of projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental compliance in asset design and delivery.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders on project deliverables.
• Support contractor liaison during the design process.
• Verify and approve project plans.
• Assess and report weekly progress against the programme.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Experience in utilities or rail networks

NEBOSH Certificate

Performance and quality management understanding

Design and construction knowledge

Job description

Overview

Join us as a Construction Manager to shape the future of London’s infrastructure. Thames Water is looking for a passionate and experienced Construction Manager to lead delivery on the Northern Outfall Sewer project, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance from design through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental compliance in asset design and delivery; monitor delivery performance and work with contractors to address issues and drive improvement.
• Ensure compliance with current CDM regulations.
• Collaborate with the Integration team to ensure project deliverables are clear and agreed upon by all stakeholders.
• Support the contractor and Operations liaison during the design process, promoting innovation, best practices, and adherence to quality standards.
• Engage with Asset Management, Engineering and Operations to identify synergies and apply lessons learned from previous projects to agree on effective solutions.
• Support the assessment and appointment of contractors.
• Verify and approve project plans (Project Delivery Plan, Commissioning Plan, test plans).
• Stress test contractor programmes and ensure compatibility with other projects and isolations.
• Assess and report weekly progress against the programme.

This role will be based at Maple Lodge and is hybrid. The working pattern is 36 hours per week, with approximately 80% on site and 20% hybrid working.

The successful candidate must have a driving licence and access to a car. The role includes a car allowance of £5,800.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Background of working within utilities or rail networks is advantageous.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Understanding of design, construction and operation of infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of performance and quality management.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £60,000–£75,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days of holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution, maximum 12% with 2x employee contribution.
• Car allowance of £5,800.
• Private healthcare.
• Personal Medical Assessments available once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme with the benefits hub to save money and support wellbeing.

About Thames Water

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We’re committed to building a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a diverse and rewarding place to work where every day can be different. We offer meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while protecting the world of water for future generations, we’ll support you every step of the way. We can build a better future together.

Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to being a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and will support you throughout the recruitment process. If you need adjustments, please let us know so we can help and support you.

Disclaimer: We may close the advert earlier than the advertised date due to high application volumes; please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.