Construction Manager - Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Project

JN Bentley; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Manager to lead a significant project in building a modern waste water treatment plant. This role involves early design phase engagement, effective site management, and ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. You will be a visible leader, mentoring your team while collaborating with supply chain partners to achieve project goals. With a strong focus on safety and well-being, this position offers a tailored progression plan and a variety of benefits to support your professional growth and personal needs. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the construction sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Training and development investment

Bespoke progression plan

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or above required for the role.
• Formal training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (SMSTS minimum).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute site works safely and efficiently.
• Conduct site inspections and manage risk assessments.
• Promote a safer culture on site through health and well-being initiatives.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of engineering principles

Competence with digital tools

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 4 or above

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Construction Manager to join our Infrastructure Water team in Cambridge.

We're working on a major new project to build a modern waste water treatment plant at Honey Hill, just north of the A14 between Horningsea and Fen Ditton. This new plant will replace the current one in the northeast of Cambridge.

Our Construction Managers are trusted and visible leaders, who encourage, support and mentor on site to enhance team output.

The role of a Construction Manager includes:

• Early involvement in the design phase and providing feedback on construction techniques and buildability to ensure we achieve a "right first time" outcome
• Planning, coordinating, and executing site works safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, in line with project plans, design drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Site inspections, reviewing method statements and risk assessments and other safe systems of work
• Delivering collaboration and coordination sessions with self-delivery and supply chain teams.
• Coordination and collaboration with supply chain to ensure their works are executed safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring sufficient plant, materials and associated resources are allocated in line with programme.
• Coordination of ordering and managing hired internal and external equipment daily to optimise performance and reduce costs
• Embedding and promoting a safer everyday culture on site with the implementation of safety, health and well-being initiatives

What you'll need:

• NVQ Level 4 or above
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Competence with digital tools.
• Formal training in Health & Safety and Environmental management (SMSTS minimum)
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Driving license
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What's in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.