Lead Infrastructure Construction Manager (Hybrid)

Mace; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is delivering a major infrastructure project in the South-West. We are seeking a seasoned construction professional to lead site activities, ensure safety, quality and compliance across multi‑disciplinary teams, and support project managers with contractor oversight.

You will monitor performance, conduct audits, review procedures and manage handover activities, while maintaining water hygiene standards and applying RAMs and specifications throughout the build.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys, identify hazards and complete risk assessments.
• Highlight potential specification and design issues before they affect construction, cost or schedule.
• Assist project managers in managing contractors, ensuring measures are in place to manage construction risks.
• Monitor contractor performance, conduct regular audits, and keep records of construction activities including diaries of people, plant, and material.
• Review contractor procedures to ensure compliance with RAMs, standards, and specifications.
• Ensure construction activities and materials supplied by contractors comply with relevant standards, specifications, and legislation.
• Investigate non-conformances, develop solutions, and take ownership of defect identification and resolution processes.
• Report and investigate SHEQ hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities and manage acceptance procedures.
• Inspect finished works, certify quality standards, and manage handover activities, including snagging items.
• Investigate new materials and technology applications to meet maintenance and construction requirements.
• Provide technical construction expertise and protect the principles of water hygiene.

Skills

Major infrastructure projects

HSE leadership

NEC4 contract knowledge

Quality control

Water industry specs

CSCS/SMSTS

Driving licence

Leadership

Programme management

Job description

Mace is delivering a major infrastructure project in the South-West. We are seeking a seasoned construction professional to lead site activities, ensure safety, quality and compliance across multi‑disciplinary teams, and support project managers with contractor oversight.

You will monitor performance, conduct audits, review procedures and manage handover activities, while maintaining water hygiene standards and applying RAMs and specifications throughout the build.