Operations - Construction Manager

Avove; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee construction projects, managing teams on Clean and Wastewater Non-Infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of management experience in construction or utilities and a track record of successful project delivery. This role offers a competitive salary of £75,000, along with benefits such as 25 days holiday, a company pension scheme, and a commitment to personal development through training and mentoring.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Volunteering days

Rewards for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years management or supervisory experience in utilities or construction.
• Proven ability to manage direct labour and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of utility adoption standards.
• Experienced in resolving contractual disputes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities on Clean and Wastewater projects.
• Assist with site audits and incident investigations.
• Provide technical assistance to Project Managers and site teams.
• Maintain financial forecasts and communicate effectively with teams.

Skills

Management or supervisory experience in utilities or construction

Ability to manage direct labour and subcontractors

Experience interfacing with developers and utility companies

Knowledge of utility adoption standards

Budget management

Experience resolving contractual disputes

Project delivery track record

Strong communication skills

Project management expertise

Technical and practical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

Job description

Working here isn't just a job. You can advance your career at Avove, and we'll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It's the difference we make that improves people's lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

About the role

Avove is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Severn Trent framework. Reporting directly to the Framework Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing construction activities and managing site teams on Clean and Wastewater Non-Infrastructure projects across the region.

Salary: £75,000 – Negotiable based on experience

Location

We welcome applications from candidates based within the Severn Trent region.

Company car or allowance

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure company procedures are followed and assist senior management in developing the company safety management systems in accordance with good working practice, legislation and experience
• Assist with site audits suggesting improvements as appropriate
• Assist in investigation of incidents with an appointed H&S advisor
• Produce incident investigation reports including action plans
• Provide technical assistance to the Project Managers, Site managers, site supervisors and in‑house designers as appropriate
• Aid with pre‑qualification tender submissions & pre‑acceptance issues
• Aid in the production of programmes
• Assist in Procurement of SC packages (with QS)
• Oversee Quality and maintenance of Quality Records
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate records to ensure recovery of asset values together with as‑built records
• Attend meetings with Project Managers, Designers and Clients
• Support buildability reviews
• Develop personal skills and capability through on‑going training, experience and mentoring
• Maintain financial forecast of project with PM & QS
• Communicate effectively with management, supervisors, site teams and sub‑contractors via management meetings, team meetings toolbox talks and day to day discussions

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years management or supervisory experience in utilities or construction
• Proven ability to manage direct labour and subcontractors
• Experience interfacing with developers and utility companies
• Knowledge of utility adoption standards
• Budget management for departments and projects
• Experience resolving contractual disputes
• Track record of successful project delivery
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Project management expertise
• Technical and practical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

What's it in for you

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Family friendly policies
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
• Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us

We design, build and maintain the UK's utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting‑edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.

We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group, and Scottish Power Energy Networks.

We are an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we're making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.

If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.