Deputy Construction Manager

First Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Deputy Construction Manager to lead multiple UK projects in the power substation sector. You will manage cross-site delivery, ensuring safety, programme adherence and compliance with standards, while mentoring Site Managers and engineers.

The role requires extensive UK travel, a strong track record in construction leadership, and familiarity with National Grid and substation environments. Competitive package with benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Senior construction management experience.
• Experience in National Grid and/or substation environments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, quality systems, and site management.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across multiple UK projects and sites.
• Lead and mentor Site Managers, Supervisors, and Civil Engineers.
• Carry out construction audits for quality, compliance, and management systems.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide practical input during project delivery.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Produce site performance reports covering progress, quality, safety, and risks.
• Support delivery of multiple sites simultaneously.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Health & safety

Communication

Reporting

Tools

SMSTS

SR163

TWC or TWS

Environmental Training

National Grid Competent Person

Job description

Deputy Construction Manager - Power Substations

UK Wide | Nationwide Travel Required

Salary - Competitive / Negotiable with excellent benefits including car allowance and bonus

I'm recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and infrastructure organisation delivering complex power transmission and substation projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Deputy Construction Manager to support the delivery of major National Grid and substation projects nationwide.

The Role

Reporting to the UK Construction Manager, you'll provide leadership across multiple sites, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and in line with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support construction activities across multiple UK projects.
• Lead and mentor Site Managers, Supervisors, and Civil Engineers.
• Carry out construction audits covering quality, compliance, and management systems.
• Conduct constructability reviews and provide practical input during project delivery.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Produce site performance reports covering progress, quality, safety, and risks.
• Support the successful delivery of multiple sites simultaneously.

About You

You will have:

• Experience in a senior construction management position.
• Previous experience within National Grid and/or substation environments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, quality systems, and site management.
• Knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to sites across the UK.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• SR163 (or previously held SR163/TP)
• TWC or TWS
• Environmental Training
• National Grid Competent Person

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on major UK energy infrastructure projects.
• Leadership role within a growing business.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile transmission and substation projects.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Construction Managers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.