Construction Manager in Rickmansworth

Energy Jobline ZR; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee significant infrastructure projects. This role focuses on ensuring quality and compliance throughout the construction phase. Ideal candidates should be Chartered Civil Engineers with relevant experience in utilities or rail networks. Competitive salary between £60,000–£75,000 and a car allowance of £5,800 are included, along with generous holiday and benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Defined contribution pension

Private healthcare

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence and access to a car.
• Experience in utilities or rail networks preferred.
• Understanding of quality management needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with environmental and CDM regulations.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance and address issues.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance oversight

Project management

Environmental awareness

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Join us as a Construction Manager - Shape the Future of London's Infrastructure.

Are you ready to take on a career-defining role where your work directly impacts millions of people? Thames Water is looking for a passionate and experienced Construction Manager to lead delivery on one of our most critical infrastructure programmes – the Northern Outfall Sewer.

In this high-impact role, you'll be at the forefront of a major infrastructure upgrade, ensuring contractors deliver the highest quality, safety, and environmental compliance standards. From design through to completion, your leadership will be vital in ensuring the success of this programme and protecting one of London's most important assets.

What you'll be doing as a Construction Manager

• Ensuring compliance with environmental requirements in asset design and delivery, monitoring delivery performance and working with contractors to address issues and improve.
• Ensuring compliance with current CDM regulations.
• Work closely with the Integration team to ensure project deliverables are clear and agreed upon by all stakeholders.
• Support the contractor and Operations liaison during the design process, promoting innovation, best practices, and compliance with quality standards.
• Engage with Asset Management, Engineering and Operations to identify synergies and use lessons learned from previous projects to agree on the most effective solutions.
• Support the assessment and appointment of contractors.
• Verify and approve project plans (Project Delivery Plan, Commissioning Plan, test plans).
• Stress test contractor programmes and ensure compatibility with other projects and isolations.
• Assess and report weekly progress against the programme.

This role will be based at Maple Lodge – Hybrid. 36 hours a week, 80% of this role will be site-based and 20% hybrid working. The successful candidate must have a driving licence and access to a car. This role will come with a £5,800 car allowance.

What you should bring to the role

• Chartered Civil Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Background of working within utilities or rail networks would be a benefit in this role.
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate.
• Understanding of the development of design, construction and operation of infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of performance and quality management.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £60,000‑£75,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% – 2x employee contribution.
• Car allowance of £5,800.
• Private healthcare.
• Personal medical assessments – open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Read our benefits hub for more information and how we can help you save and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Our purpose and values drive our culture and day‑to‑day activities. Explore them to see how you can contribute.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments – whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else – just let us know. We’re here to help and support you.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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