Site Construction Manager

Progressive; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Part time

Job summary

Progressive seeks an experienced Site Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major gas infrastructure project in Bishop Auckland. This hands-on, site-based role requires driving safety, quality, programme and commercial performance on a £40m+ scheme.

You will manage subcontractors, ensure regulatory compliance under CDM and HSE, and lead a multidisciplinary team on a 12‑month contract, working 8–10 hours daily.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certified.
• CSCS Manager Card.
• First Aid at Work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the flagship gas project on site, driving safety, quality, programme and commercial performance.
• Coordinate multiple subcontractors and suppliers to ensure performance and compliance.
• Apply CDM Regulations and Health & Safety compliance on live/brownfield sites.
• Engage project stakeholders and support contract administration and change management.
• Foster a strong safety and performance culture within the client team and leadership of multidisciplinary groups.

Skills

Site construction management

Gas infrastructure

Contractor management

Construction safety

CDM Regulations

Permit-to-work & risk assessments

Quality & environment

Stakeholder management

Leadership & communication

Job description

Site Construction Manager - Bishop Auckland (Contract)

We are partnering with our client to appoint an experienced Site Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major gas infrastructure project in Bishop Auckland. This is a hands-on, site-based role (5 days per week, 8-10 hours per day) where you will be at the heart of our client's operations, driving safety, quality, programme and commercial performance on a flagship scheme valued at over £40m.

Key Skills & Experience

• Construction management - Proven ability to plan, lead and control daily site activities on large, complex projects.
• Gas infrastructure - Background in gas transmission/distribution or wider energy infrastructure, ideally including National Grid Gas or major UK gas network operators.
• Contractor management - Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring performance and compliance.
• Construction safety management - Strong command of site safety, HSEQ standards and regulatory compliance on live/brownfield sites.
• CDM Regulations 2015 & Health and Safety at Work Act - Practical application of legal duties in planning and executing construction work.
• Permit-to-work, risk assessments & method statements - Competent in controlling high‑risk activities through robust processes and documentation.
• Quality & environmental management - Maintaining quality management systems and environmental compliance throughout project delivery.
• Stakeholder management & commercial awareness - Engaging project stakeholders and supporting contract administration and change management.
• Leadership & communication - Leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering a strong safety and performance culture within our client's team.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Manager Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK driving licence

Contract Details

• 12‑month contract
• Outside IR35
• £500 per day
• Ideally live within approximately one hour of Bishop Auckland

If you have the experience and are ready to play a pivotal role in our client's major gas project, we'd be keen to discuss this opportunity with you.