Construction Manager

Matchtech; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Construction Manager for a permanent role in the United Utilities region, within the water sector. You will oversee construction delivery on designated projects, ensuring safety, sustainability, on-time delivery and quality standards.

You will lead site teams, manage risks and drive performance while coordinating with the Lead Construction Manager on labour, plant and materials, to deliver major water projects safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale construction programmes.
• Experience within the water industry would be preferred.
• Construction-related degree or equivalent qualification.
• Temporary Works experience or relevant qualification.
• Project management experience - APMP or equivalent qualification.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction Health and Safety requirements.
• Delivery-focused approach, with the ability to set targets and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams to deliver projects within approved budgets and agreed programmes.
• Facilitate construction kick-off meetings, lead health checks and monitor delivery performance.
• Manage Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability compliance across all construction activities.
• Oversee supplier performance in relation to safety, time and quality, including the approval of appropriate RAMS.
• Lead constructability reviews, project rehearsals and Fit for Assembly sign-off to encourage innovation and project efficiency.
• Promote zero-waste principles and reduce embodied carbon across construction activities.
• Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised by site teams in a timely manner.
• Work with the Lead Construction Manager to plan labour, plant and material requirements.
• Manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams to achieve time, cost and quality objectives.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety

Target setting

Leadership

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

APMP or equivalent qualification

Job description

Our client, a leading integrated design and build provider in the water sector, is seeking a Construction Manager to join its team within the United Utilities region on a permanent basis. The role will oversee construction delivery across a designated project, ensuring that work is completed safely, sustainably, on time and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams to deliver projects within approved budgets and agreed programmes
• Facilitate construction kick-off meetings, lead health checks and monitor delivery performance
• Manage Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability compliance across all construction activities
• Oversee supplier performance in relation to safety, time and quality, including the approval of appropriate RAMS
• Lead constructability reviews, project rehearsals and Fit for Assembly sign-off to encourage innovation and project efficiency
• Promote zero-waste principles and reduce embodied carbon across construction activities
• Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised by site teams in a timely manner
• Work with the Lead Construction Manager to plan labour, plant and material requirements
• Manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams to achieve time, cost and quality objectives

Job Requirements

• Experience delivering large-scale construction programmes
• Experience within the water industry would be preferred
• Construction-related degree or equivalent qualification
• Temporary Works experience or relevant qualification
• Project management experience - APMP or equivalent qualification
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and construction Health and Safety requirements
• Delivery-focused approach, with the ability to set targets and drive performance

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager to contribute to major water projects while promoting safe, sustainable and innovative construction delivery.