Senior Civils & Piling Construction Lead – Contract

First Recruitment Group; Padeswood; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group seeks a Civils / Piling Construction Manager to lead civil and piling works on a major UK site in Padeswood on a contract basis. You will oversee early works programmes, ensure safe execution, and drive HSE and quality compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires senior construction leadership experience, a strong engineering background, and qualifications in temporary works, CSCS, and SMSTS.

Qualifications

• HNC in engineering or completed trade apprenticeship with relevant technical qualifications.
• ECITB Temporary Works qualification or equivalent.
• CSCS Gold Card or higher.
• Current SMSTS certification.
• Management experience within the Engineering Construction Industry.
• Demonstrable experience in a Construction Manager or senior construction leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of civil and piling early works programmes to required standards, specifications and project objectives.
• Ensure safe, efficient and structured execution of construction activities in line with project schedules.
• Support successful delivery of site construction works through effective leadership, planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive compliance with HSE, quality and construction management requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement project HSE policies and plans, ensuring contractor compliance with all requirements.
• Ensure safe, efficient and structured delivery of all construction activities in accordance with project schedules.
• Manage mobilisation and demobilisation of resources to meet programme requirements.
• Ensure all personnel are competent, appropriately qualified and compliant with training and competency requirements.
• Audit and review construction processes, implementing recommendations where required.
• Ensure Management of Change (MOC) compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support execution readiness and mitigation of construction and execution risks.
• Review contractor Quality Assurance and Inspection Plans.
• Maintain inspection, monitoring and hold point requirements.
• Inspect works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Identify deficiencies and manage non-conformance reports through to closure.
• Provide input to project schedules and support construction planning activities.
• Review and verify contractor progress reports.
• Apply commercial awareness and understanding of EPCM project delivery models.
• Support contractual discussions and negotiations where required.
• Assess working conditions, site environments and construction risks.
• Identify engineering hazards and implement appropriate controls.
• Ensure compliance with environmental responsibilities and site requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of safety legislation, permits to work, CDM regulations, COSHH requirements and construction safety plans.
• Review and approve method statements as required.
• Support coordination of construction, commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

HSE management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC in engineering

Trade apprenticeship

ECITB Temporary Works

CSCS Gold Card

SMSTS

Job description

First Recruitment Group seeks a Civils / Piling Construction Manager to lead civil and piling works on a major UK site in Padeswood on a contract basis. You will oversee early works programmes, ensure safe execution, and drive HSE and quality compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires senior construction leadership experience, a strong engineering background, and qualifications in temporary works, CSCS, and SMSTS.