Construction Manager

Circet IRE & UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave per annum

Life assurance

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circet IRE & UK is seeking a Construction Manager to lead UGC projects across multiple NGED license areas in the UK. The role focuses on safe delivery, on-time completion, and adherence to quality standards, while coordinating site teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in underground utility work, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of CDM, H&S regulations and NEC contract frameworks.

Qualifications

• Experience managing underground cable installation works for DNOs, TOs or comparable regulated utility/infrastructure clients.
• Strong knowledge of UGC activities including excavation, ducting, cable pulling, jointing interfaces, reinstatement and associated civils.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, subcontractors and operational delivery teams.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, HSG47, safe excavation practices and utility-sector Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe delivery of UGC projects, underground cable installation and civil works.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors across multiple locations.
• Plan and coordinate resources, plant, materials, and labour to achieve milestones and targets.
• Oversee excavation, ducting, cable laying, joint bay construction, reinstatement and related activities.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, network standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor project performance against KPIs and contractual deliverables.
• Produce progress reports and updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to minimise impact.
• Support change control, variations and claims throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, commercial and operations teams for efficient execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, authorities, utilities, landowners and stakeholders.
• Ensure permit, streetworks, traffic management and environmental requirements are managed.
• Drive continuous improvement and Right First Time delivery.

Skills

Leadership & people mgmt

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project reporting & programme mgmt

Commercial awareness

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works Supervisor qualification

CSCS card

EUSR Utility SHEA Power

Tools

NEC contracts familiarity

Job description

We are Hiring!

Circet Energy are looking for a Construction Manager to join our team, to lead construction in NGED license areas: East Midlands, West Midlands, South Wales, and South West.

Working with Circet

Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever growing portfolio of specialist services. As part of a global group, we are specialists in the deployment and maintenance of telecommunications and energy infrastructure, working with both major operators and local players across Ireland and the UK.

We are driven to be innovative and proactive in delivering solutions that meet our clients' expectations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity. Our success is built on teamwork, trust, and a strong commitment to our people.

With over 4,000 employees across Ireland and the UK, we continue to bring people together to shape resilient, future proof infrastructure and deliver high quality services for our customers.

Responsibilities of a Construction Manager:

• Lead the safe delivery of UGC projects, underground cable installation and associated civil engineering works
• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Provide leadership and direction to site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors across multiple work locations
• Plan and coordinate resources, plant, materials, and labour requirements to achieve programme milestones, and utilisation targets
• Oversee excavation, ducting, cable laying, joint bay construction, reinstatement, and associated utility infrastructure activities
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, network standards, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor project performance against agreed KPIs and contractual deliverables
• Produce accurate progress reports and provide regular updates to Stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate project risks, to minimise programme or commercial impact
• Support the management of change control, variations and claims, throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate with design, engineering, commercial, and operational teams to ensure efficient project execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, utility companies, landowners, and other key stakeholders
• Ensure all permit, streetworks, traffic management, and environmental requirements are planned and managed
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and Right First Time delivery

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Obligations

• Champion a positive health, safety, environmental, and quality culture across all operational activities
• Fully understand, implement, and promote Circet's Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Ensure all works are delivered in compliance with CDM Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, HSG47, NRSWA requirements, and client-specific standards
• Lead site safety inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations where required
• Ensure robust risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are developed, communicated, and adhered to
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRA)
• Promote a Right First Time approach to project delivery, ensuring quality standards consistently achieved
• Drive compliance with all environmental obligations, including waste management, pollution prevention, and reinstatement standards
• Ensure all personnel are suitably trained, authorised, and competent to undertake assigned activities
• Monitor contractor and supply chain performance against HSEQ requirements
• Support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrable experience managing underground cable installation works for DNOs, TOs or comparable regulated utility/infrastructure clients.
• Strong knowledge of UGC activities including excavation, ducting, cable pulling, jointing interfaces, reinstatement and associated civils.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams, subcontractors and operational delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, HSG47, safe excavation practices and utility-sector Health & Safety requirements.
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Good understanding of temporary works and associated site controls.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, productivity, programme performance and subcontractor delivery.
• Strong project reporting, performance management and programme management capability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management and people-management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience working directly with National Grid, SSEN, SPEN, NPG or other UK DNO/TO organisations.
• Existing DNO/TO authorisations, such as National Grid Persons or equivalent.
• EUSR Utility SHEA Power.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• First Aid at Work.
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience working with ICPs and IDNOs.
• Knowledge of LV, HV and EHV networks, particularly 33kV, 66kV and 132kV cable systems.
• Experience managing cable jointing interfaces, testing and commissioning activities.
• Experience delivering works in highways and other constrained environments.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and early warning/change management processes.

Why work in Circet?

• Be part of a company that encourages involvement, diversity and inclusion
• Be part of a company that nurtures excellence and develops leaders
• Be part of a company that encourages personal development and career progression through our further education programme, mentoring programme and pathway programme
• Be part of a company that is dedicated to making a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility
• You will get a competitive salary and a benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave per annum, life assurance, access to Employee Assistance Programmes and access to career developmental opportunities

Circet IRE & UK is an inclusive organisation and welcomes all applications. Our mission is to create a workforce that consists of individuals with talent, skills and potential across all areas of our business. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.