Construction Project Manager – Infrastructure (EV Installation)

Motor Fuel Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & Development

Employee Recognition Scheme

Online Discounts

Job summary

Motor Fuel Group is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple EV charging projects across the North of England. This role requires strong project management skills and a proactive approach to contractor oversight.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of building regulations and demonstrate leadership in HSE practices. This position involves extensive travel and managing projects in active operational environments.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a strong background in construction project management.
• Must demonstrate experience in delivering civil or commercial build projects.
• Knowledge of petroleum regulations preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver multiple construction projects across the North of England.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and building regulations.
• Manage contractor performance and budget controls.

Skills

Strong background in construction project management

Proven track record delivering civil, retail, or commercial build projects

Solid understanding of CDM and building regulations

Demonstrable HSE leadership

Strong commercial awareness and budget control skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools

Job description

Job Purpose

As part of MFG’s national infrastructure development strategy, we are delivering an ambitious construction programme to install new electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities across our UK estate. We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee and deliver multiple construction projects across the North of England region.

Main Accountabilities

Reporting to the EV Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of assigned construction projects, from detailed design through to completion and handover. The role begins once a project enters the detailed design stage, post‑planning permission but is subject to variation(s).

• Full construction management of multiple projects across the North of England, ensuring delivery to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Programme and budget control, including review and challenge of contractor plans to minimise disruption to operational sites.
• HSE and regulatory compliance, ensuring all contract maintenance and contractors adhere to CDM regulations, the Blue Book, and relevant building standards.
• Pre‑construction readiness – verifying planning conditions, ensuring compliance factors/planning requirements are followed, and coordinating with authorities.
• Stakeholder coordination with Principal Contractors, Designers, local authorities, petroleum officers, and prime authority partners.
• Contractor management, including allocation, performance oversight, HSE safety reviews and audits, and quality control inspections.
• Production, coordination and management of Construction Design Plans, ensuring alignment with internal operational teams.
• Site presence – conducting pre‑start meetings, regular site visits (bi‑weekly), progress reviews, and final snagging inspections.
• Review and challenge contractor programmes to minimize any site interruption and ensure all income‑generating equipment is operational as much as possible.
  • RAMS approval, permit issuing, and ongoing safety audits throughout the construction phase.
• Support the Manager, HSE with company integrated management systems (FM).
• Support an effective purchase order and contractor management system.
• Cost and downtime reduction by proactively identifying efficiencies and mitigating risks.
• Supporting smooth handovers and operational readiness, including staff briefing and ‘Go Live’ training on new infrastructure delivered to the operations team on site.
• To support and carry out duties as instructed from time to time from the relevant line manager(s).

Dimensions

• Geographic scope: North of England region, including Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds and surrounding areas up to the Scottish borders; extensive travel within the region required; occasional national travel for meetings or training; duties may require nights away from home.
• Reporting: Reports to EV Construction Manager; works closely with Infrastructure, Operations, and Development teams.

Work Context

Projects are delivered in live operational environments, including petrol forecourts and supermarket retail sites, requiring careful coordination to minimise disruption to trading activities. This is a field‑based role with regular site visits and travel across the North of England. Candidates should be comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously, and ensuring the highest safety and quality standards on every site.

Communications

• Internal: Liaise with Infrastructure, Operations, Fuels, and Development teams (phone, email, Teams, one‑to‑one meetings, conference calls) and provide regular reporting to senior management.
• External: Liaise with contractors, local authorities, regulatory bodies, and suppliers; attend review meetings and work committees as required; represent MFG at site and progress meetings.

Complexity & Challenges

• Managing multiple concurrent projects in live operational environments.
• Ensuring strict compliance with HSE and petroleum regulations.
• Driving performance and accountability across contractors and stakeholders.
• Delivering cost and time efficiencies without compromising quality.
• Navigating a broad geographic area with multiple site visits per week.
• Promotion of positive and productive working relationships with all MFG employees.

Knowledge & Skills Required

• Strong background in construction project management.
• Proven track record delivering civil, retail, or commercial build projects.
• Solid understanding of CDM and building regulations.
• Demonstrable HSE leadership.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget control skills.
• High self‑motivation, organisational discipline, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good numeracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the North of England – likely exceeding 40,000 miles per year.
• Determination for continuous improvement with a hard‑working ethic.
• Experience working on EV infrastructure or forecourt construction (advantage but not essential).
• Knowledge of petroleum regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.

Why Join Us

• Lead major construction projects as part of a fast‑growing national infrastructure programme.
• Be at the centre of delivery, driving safety, quality, and performance.
• Competitive package and opportunities for career growth.
• Field‑based autonomy with strong team support.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & Development
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Online Discounts