Construction Manager in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Energy Company in Manchester is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the Renewable Energy Storage Power Station project. The role requires a relevant engineering degree and at least 10 years' experience in construction, preferably in the power sector. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of NEC contracts and site management expertise. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking energy storage innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a construction environment, ideally within the power sector.
• Extensive experience in direct-hire construction with an international Engineering & Construction (E&C) company.
• Experience working in both the UK and EU.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all required policies and procedures for Construction Operations are implemented.
• Review project scope, assess schedule, and finalize construction deliverables.
• Identify early site work requirements and initiate timely action.
• Promote daily progress monitoring among project team and subcontractors.
• Serve as the focal point for compliance.
• Interface with management for effective project reporting.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Piping Engineering

Site Management

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Education

Relevant degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

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Role

Great opportunity to join a leading Energy Company at the forefront of long-duration energy storage innovation. You’ll play a key role in the construction of a groundbreaking Renewable Energy Storage Power Station in the North West, just outside Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all required policies, manuals, procedures, and work processes for Construction Operations are fully implemented.
• Review the project and construction scope, BOQs, and project execution plan; assess the schedule and finalize construction deliverables such as the Construction Execution Plan, Subcontracting Strategy, Construction Management Team Organisation, Construction Manpower Mobilisation Plan, and Site Set-Up Checklist.
• Identify early site work requirements (e.g., survey activities, establishment of pioneer camp) and initiate timely action.
• Promote the Project Production Control (PPC) daily progress monitoring approach among the project team and subcontractors.
• Serve as the focal point for CDM roles and compliance.
• Interface with executive management to ensure effective and efficient project reporting.

Required Experience / Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma from an accredited college or university, ideally with a background in Mechanical or Piping Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a construction environment, ideally within the power sector.
• Extensive experience in direct-hire construction with an international Engineering & Construction (E&C) company.
• Experience working in both the UK and EU.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC form contracts.
• Proven experience in site management and a clear understanding of CDM regulations and expectations.

Our Commitment

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