Construction Manager

idibu; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s water and wastewater sector is seeking a passionate Construction Manager to oversee critical infrastructure projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality and environmental standards while leading a team to deliver on major upgrades. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact London’s infrastructure positively.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service

Contributory pension – Defined Contribution

Private healthcare

Annual Personal Medical Assessments

Benefits hub for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Background within utilities or rail networks is beneficial.
• Understanding of performance and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements in asset design and delivery.
• Monitor delivery performance and work with contractors to address issues.
• Support contractor and Operations liaison during the design process.

Skills

Compliance with environmental requirements

Project management

Leadership

Quality management

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

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

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

This role will be based at Maple Lodge - Hybrid. 36 hours a week, with 80% site-based and 20% hybrid working.

The successful candidate must have a driving licence and access to a car. This role comes 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.
• 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 £52,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with service (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12%, with 2x employee contribution.
• Car allowance of £5,800.
• Private healthcare.
• Annual Personal Medical Assessments for all employees.
• Benefits hub with offers and information to support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. Our goal is to build a better future by helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet thrive. We’re seeking passionate and skilled individuals committed to making a difference to join us.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where every day presents new opportunities to make a difference. We offer fast-tracked career development, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to help protect water resources for future generations, join us. We support diversity, inclusion, and provide support throughout our recruitment process.

As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to support our customers directly and participate in training programs that enrich your experience.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. We encourage early applications.