Construction Manager

Calibre Search; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for major clean and dirty water infrastructure projects at Sizewell. You will oversee day-to-day site delivery, coordinate engineers and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and programme adherence on large, regulated works.

The role requires proven construction management experience, strong leadership, and a solid background in water or civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience leading delivery of clean water and/or dirty water infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site-based teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing the delivery of clean and dirty water infrastructure projects.
• Taking responsibility for site delivery, programme and productivity.
• Managing Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Coordinating multiple work fronts and construction activities.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and within budget.
• Managing construction sequencing and buildability.
• Monitoring progress and reporting against programme.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and commercial team.
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Managing construction risks and identifying opportunities to improve delivery.
• Attending progress and coordination meetings with the client and wider project team.
• Ensuring all site activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Supporting commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Construction management

Water/Utilities experience

Subcontractor management

Health and safety

Leadership

Communication

Education

Construction qualification (SMSTS/CSCS advantageous)

Job description

Construction Manager - Clean and Dirty Water

Sizewell, Suffolk

£65,000 - £80,000 + package

I'm currently working with a well-established civil engineering and utilities contractor who are looking to add an experienced Construction Manager to their team at Sizewell. The business is involved in delivering major infrastructure works within a highly complex and heavily regulated environment, with this role focused on the delivery of clean and dirty water infrastructure. This is a good opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager who has a strong background in water, utilities or civil engineering and is comfortable working on large-scale projects where safety, quality and programme are critical.

The Role

As Construction Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of clean and dirty water projects, working closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers, subcontractors and the wider project team.

• Managing the delivery of clean and dirty water infrastructure projects
• Taking responsibility for site delivery, programme and productivity
• Managing Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors
• Coordinating multiple work fronts and construction activities
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and within budget
• Managing construction sequencing and buildability
• Monitoring progress and reporting against programme
• Working closely with the Project Manager and commercial team
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and quality requirements
• Managing construction risks and identifying opportunities to improve delivery
• Attending progress and coordination meetings with the client and wider project team
• Ensuring all site activities comply with the required health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Supporting commissioning and handover activities

About You

I'm looking for someone with a strong construction management background, ideally gained within water, utilities, civil engineering or major infrastructure.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager / Senior Site Manager / Project Manager
• Experience delivering clean water and/or dirty water projects
• Strong civil engineering and utilities experience
• Experience managing subcontractors and site-based teams
• Good understanding of construction sequencing, programme and buildability
• Experience working on large-scale or complex infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Relevant construction qualification such as SMSTS, CSCS and relevant NVQ/HNC/HND would be advantageous
• Experience working within a highly regulated or security-conscious environment would be beneficialRef: INHTF

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business