Senior E&I Construction Lead – Power & Oil/Gas

Eastgate Engineering; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastgate Engineering is seeking an experienced E&I Construction Manager to lead site execution on our projects. You’ll oversee day-to-day construction activities, managing labour, subcontractors, safety, quality, cost, and programme, while working closely with clients and project teams.

We’re looking for a strong site leader with 10+ years’ experience in power generation, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical projects, ideally from an electrical background.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction management for power generation, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical projects.
• Electrical background preferred.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams on site.
• Strong HSEQ, commercial awareness and safety focus.
• Ability to manage budgets, schedules and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for safe project execution on site.
• Prepare pre-mobilisation plans and pre-construction requirements including HSE Plans, Quality Plans, RAMS and ITPs.
• Responsible for Construction, HSEQ, Commercial and Project Controls functions of the project.
• Coordinate labour, supervision and equipment deployment across construction activities.
• Ensure methods of work are up to date and compliant with safety policies.
• Set up, update and monitor project measures and SE.
• Investigate deviations from budgeted man-hours/norms and report weekly.
• Ensure Take-Offs of construction drawings are recorded and managed.
• Ensure on-time progress updates and client communications with cause & effect analysis.
• Monitor cost control and reporting, labour mix, and procurement tracking.
• Manage procurement of sub-contractors and long-lead items, with timely delivery.
• Ensure project compliance with ITPs, COP and project requirements.
• Interface with Client, EP team and project stakeholders.
• Manage pre-commissioning and commissioning activities (IQ/OQ).
• Turnover and closure of the contract.

Skills

Electrical trade

Construction management

Safety leadership

Budget & cost control

Project coordination

Job description

Eastgate Engineering is seeking an experienced E&I Construction Manager to lead site execution on our projects. You’ll oversee day-to-day construction activities, managing labour, subcontractors, safety, quality, cost, and programme, while working closely with clients and project teams.

We’re looking for a strong site leader with 10+ years’ experience in power generation, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical projects, ideally from an electrical background.