Construction Manager

Carrington West; Winchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance (allow £5

Matched pension contributions

Private healthcare / medical insurance

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee a major water/wastewater site in Winchester. You will report to the Operations Manager and drive safe, efficient delivery on programme while upholding high quality standards.

The role requires proven civils construction expertise, strong leadership, and relevant qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, First Aid).

Qualifications

• Extensive water/wastewater experience and civils background.
• Experience leading multiple large-scale construction projects.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications (SMSTS, First Aid at Work).

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery teams on a major Winchester site.
• Ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery with quality standards.
• Provide senior leadership across civils and lifting operations.
• Allocate regional resources to support project delivery.
• Drive SHEQ performance and site safety across schemes.

Skills

Water/wastewater industry

Leadership experience

Civils construction background

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

EUSR SHEA Water card

EUSR National Water Hygiene card

Tools

CSCS Black Card

Job description

Job Title: Construction Manager
Location: Winchester
Salary: Up to £75,000 Per Annum (DOE) + Car/Car Allowance Package- Package details below

The Company:
We are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 Water/Wastewater contractor delivering major infrastructure works across the Southern Water framework. Due to continued growth and an expanding capital delivery programme, they are looking to strengthen their senior leadership team with the appointment of a Construction Manager.
This role will initially oversee a major clean water site in Winchester. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will provide senior operational leadership across the project, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
You will play a key role in driving SHEQ performance, construction methodology, resource allocation, programme delivery and operational consistency across multiple complex civils and water infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage construction delivery teams across a major delivery site.
• Ensure all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget
• Provide senior leadership across civils, Temporary Works, lifting operations and construction methodologies
• Allocate regional construction resources effectively to support project delivery requirements
• Support Operations Managers, Programme Managers and Project Managers across the framework
• Drive high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance across all schemes.
• Conduct regular site visits, maintaining visible leadership and enforcing site standards
• Review construction programmes, challenge productivity and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Standardise working practices and promote best practice across the region
• Support pre-construction activities and provide constructibility input into tenders and delivery strategies
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and the wider project teams
• Provide guidance and support around Temporary Works, lifting operations, excavations, process safety and other high-risk construction activities

About You

Skills/Experience

• Extensive experience within the Water/Wastewater treatment industry
• Proven experience managing multiple large-scale construction projects
• Strong civils construction background within regulated infrastructure environments
• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card
• Degree or equivalent qualification within a construction-related discipline
• EUSR SHEA Water card
• EUSR National Water Hygiene card
• First Aid at Work

Package For The Successful Candidate:

• Company car or car allowance (allowance - £5,590)
• Matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare / medical insurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays