Construction Manager

Matchtech; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to lead key infrastructure projects in the North West. This role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with various teams for successful project delivery. If you have a strong background in the UK water sector and are ready to take on a long-term framework opportunity, this is the perfect chance to join a dynamic and talented team dedicated to excellence in construction management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction in the UK water sector.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities across multiple water and wastewater schemes.
• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of projects from start to finish.

Skills

Construction Management

CDM Regulations

Project Coordination

Health & Safety Compliance

NEC Contracts

Subcontractor Management

UK Water Sector Experience

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Our client is currently seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of key infrastructure schemes under the United Utilities' AMP8/AMP9 capital programme.

Key skills required for this role

Important

Our client is currently seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager to support the delivery of key infrastructure schemes under the United Utilities' AMP8/AMP9 capital programme. This role falls under Lot 2, focused on commercial and capital delivery resources across clean and wastewater projects. The position is based in Warrington with site travel across the North West as required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage on-site construction activities across multiple water and wastewater schemes
2. Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of projects from mobilisation through to handover
3. Coordinate with design, commercial, and project teams to ensure construction programmes are achievable
4. Oversee subcontractor performance, quality, health & safety, and programme adherence
5. Act as key site contact for client, stakeholders, and third-party coordination
6. Maintain project documentation, site reports, and progress updates
7. Drive a proactive culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence

Job Requirements:

1. Experience as a Construction Manager within the UK water sector
2. Strong track record across clean and/or wastewater infrastructure projects
3. Excellent knowledge of CDM regulations and on-site delivery practices
4. SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid qualifications are essential
5. Familiarity with NEC contracts and capital programme delivery
6. Confident in managing multiple subcontractors and reporting on programme performance
7. Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to North West-based sites as required
8. Prior experience working on United Utilities frameworks
9. Background in engineering or civils/construction management (HNC/HND or equivalent)
10. Familiarity with commissioning and asset handover procedures

If you are an experienced Construction Manager looking for a long-term framework opportunity, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Warrington.

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