Construction Manager - January - Infrastructure

Mace Consult; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee site safety and quality on a major infrastructure project in the South-West region. You will review works, audit compliance, and use Eco online for reporting, while coordinating with internal and client teams.

The role requires strong HSE, quality, commissioning and buildability expertise, NEC4 contract knowledge, and proven leadership across multi-disciplinary delivery. A CSCS/SMSTS background is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience on major infrastructure projects in live environments.
• Strong HSE, quality, commissioning and buildability expertise.
• NEC4 contract knowledge and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct site safety and ensure compliance with client and industry standards.
• Review, record, and audit ongoing works and prepare documentation.
• Attend programme and project meetings and use Eco online for reporting.
• Lead contractor management, track progress, and manage risk controls.
• Inspect and certify quality of workmanship; manage handover and snagging.
• Investigate non-conformances and drive resolution of defects.
• Witness testing/ commissioning activities and manage acceptance.
• Support materials testing and ensure compliance with RAMs and specs.

Skills

HSE

Quality management

Commissioning

Buildability

NEC4 knowledge

Team leadership

Education

CSCS card

SMSTS accreditation

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project : Our client is the utilities provider in the South-West geographic area. Their purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner and create sustainable long-term value for all.

As the construction supervisor, you will direct site safety on behalf of Mace and our client.This will be carried out in a collaborative environment interacting positively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for reviewing, recording and auditing ongoing works to ensure compliance with the client and industry standards including but not limited to documentation, planned works, works in progress, works completion and final walkovers.You will attend programme and project meetings as required and will utilise the client environment, health and safety system: Eco online to record and manage the reporting of your work.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Conducting site surveys,identifyhazardsand complete risk assessments.
• Highlighting potential specification and design issues before they affect construction,costorschedule.
• Assisting project managersinmanaging contractors, ensuringmeasuresare in place to manage construction risks.
• Monitoring contractor performance, conduct regular audits, andkeeprecords of construction activities including diaries of people, plant, and material.
• Reviewing contractor procedures to ensure compliance with accepted RAMs, standards, and specifications.
• Ensuring that construction activities and materials supplied by contractorscomplywithrelevant standards, specifications, and legislation.
• Investigating non-conformances, develop solutions, and take ownership of defect identification and resolution processes.
• Reporting and investigate SHEQ hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Witnessing testing and commissioning activities and manage acceptance procedures.
• Inspecting finished works, certify quality standards, and manage handover activities, including snagging items.
• Investigating new materials and technology applications to meet maintenance and construction requirements.
• Providing technical constructionexpertiseandprotecttheprinciples of water hygiene.

You’ll need to have:

• Significant experience on major, complex infrastructure projects in live environments.
• Strong HSE, quality, commissioning and buildability expertise across multi‑disciplinary delivery.
• Proven team leadership, programme management and NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Proven experience in controlling quality and workmanship during construction.
• Knowledge of water industry standard specifications.
• Relevant CSCS card and/or SMSTS accreditation.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Working towards membership of MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal developmentis desirable.
• NEC 4 ECC supervisoris desirable but not essential
• Construction management expertise including, but not limited to, experience in monitoring works to ensure they meet the standards and specifications defined within the scope of works, identifying and managing defects, witnessing tests and inspections and providing overall quality assurance across the project.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with in the role.