Construction Manager

SevernTrentLife; Worcester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in the Midlands is seeking a Network Construction Manager to lead site teams in a significant water infrastructure project. Responsibilities include managing resources, ensuring safety compliance, and driving performance in Main renewals. Ideal candidates will hold a valid driving license and relevant industry experience, showcasing effective leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days

Qualifications

• Full driving license required.
• Significant experience within the utility-based industry.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations ensuring safety standards are maintained.
• Drive performance in the Main renewal scheme activity.
• Coordinate with external parties and manage interfaces.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

National Water Hygiene

NRSWA

Job description

Overview

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

At Severn Trent, we’re embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands – and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it’s set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply even more reliable for millions of people.

To bring this vision to life, we’re creating new jobs across the region. Whether you’re based in Birmingham, Nottingham, or anywhere in between, we’ve got opportunities for you to help shape the future of water in the Midlands. The new pipes we’re installing will last for up to 100 years.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

We are looking for a Network Construction Manager to come in and be accountable for driving performance and successfully completing the Main renewal scheme activity as allocated within the regional area.

Responsibilities

As the Construction Manager, your key role is to ensure our customers safely receive a constant supply of good quality drinking water. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, health & safety, people management (12 maximum) and external parties.

You will work under CDM (Construction Design Management) Rules and ensures that Severn Trent has a responsible person on site. The Network Construction Manager requires a strong level of understanding of CDM regulations, as this role will have CDM accountability for the sites managed.

• Manage resources to meet regulatory and company targets for Main renewals, ensuring high standards and full compliance. Prioritize site coverage and allocate workload to site supervisors.
• Ensure safety on CDM sites for the public, operatives, and visitors. Coordinate and risk assess DMA Main Renewal schemes, ensuring compliance with SSOW and SOPS.
• Lead and inspire a diverse team, managing performance and setting standards. Oversee two Network Construction Teams and manage cost forecasting for DMA Mains Renewal Schemes.
• Manage interfaces with local operators, third parties, and customers. Drive audit quality, assist in risk mitigation, and ensure work is carried out to required standards. Handle pre-construction duties and on-site management of stakeholders.

What you’ll bring to the role

For this role the right candidate will have a full driving license and ideally have your National Water Hygiene and NRSWA with significant experience working within utility-based industry.

You’ll have good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as you will be working as part of a team. You will have exposure in identifying risks and opportunities.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How we’ll reward and care for you

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

Let’s go

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.