Lead Water Infrastructure Construction Manager

Finlay Jude Associates; Otterbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle to work

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates is seeking a Construction Manager to join the delivery team on a major water infrastructure project based in Otterbourne. You will lead site construction activities, manage suppliers, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across the programme.

The role requires extensive construction management experience in water/wastewater projects, strong leadership and collaboration with project stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related discipline.
• APMP qualification or equivalent desirable.
• Temporary Works experience and/or qualification.
• Proven project management experience within a construction environment.
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction programmes.
• Water and/or wastewater industry experience essential.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and programme management.
• CDM Regulations and Construction Health & Safety knowledge.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and supply chain partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deliver projects to challenging time, cost and quality objectives.
• Commercial awareness with strong operational and technical capabilities.
• Proactive and delivery-focused approach with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget
• Facilitate construction kick-off meetings and lead project health checks
• Manage supplier performance across safety, quality and programme delivery
• Review and approve RAMS, ensuring all documentation is suitable and compliant
• Lead Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsals and Fit for Assembly sign-off activities
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout project delivery
• Champion sustainability initiatives, including reducing waste and embodied carbon
• Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised and communicated effectively to project teams
• Support resource planning activities, including labour, plant and materials requirements
• Promote a positive safety culture where teams feel empowered to raise concerns
• Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards
• Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes

Skills

Project management

Construction leadership

Water/wastewater sector

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Constructability reviews

APMP qualification

CDM Regulations

Programme management

Supplier management

Education

Degree in construction-related discipline

Job description

Finlay Jude Associates is seeking a Construction Manager to join the delivery team on a major water infrastructure project based in Otterbourne. You will lead site construction activities, manage suppliers, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across the programme.

The role requires extensive construction management experience in water/wastewater projects, strong leadership and collaboration with project stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.