SPA Construction Manager

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent water service provider is seeking a Construction Manager in Peterborough to lead construction activities, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely delivery. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Construction Management and experience in construction management. This is a predominantly site-based role offering flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience managing operational resources in a construction environment, preferably in the water industry.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme certification.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams to deliver projects.
• Ensure delivery is within budget and to agreed timelines.
• Approve RAMS and ensure relevant training for operatives.

Skills

Leadership

Resource Management

Quality Control

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil or Construction Management

Tools

CSCS Card (black minimum)

Job description

Overview

Our Construction Managers lead on the management of quality, cost and timely delivery of all construction activity carried out through the leadership of Site Managers and on-site resources, and will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site construction teams including directly employed operatives within their portfolios to deliver projects.
• Delivery of construction performance within approved budget and to an agreed time frame, facilitating project construction kick‑off meetings and lead health checks.
• Responsible for the performance of tier 2 suppliers in relation to Safety, Time and Quality.
• Approving RAMS ensuring they are appropriate and adequate.
• Work with the Lead Construction Manager to establish long‑term resource needs, future view on resources and future (labour, plant and materials).
• Proactively inform or Escalate any shortfalls or gaps in resources against the delivery plan and take appropriate steps to remedy.
• Ensure all operatives of all tiers have the relevant training, valid accreditations, and training certificates to undertake the required construction activities.

Enabling Phase Activities

The enabling phase starts with identification of the preferred solutions and includes design work, surveys, consenting and any early construction work to enable the main construction phase. The key site activities to plan and manage will include: Ecology surveys, Archaeological investigations & trial trenching, Ground investigations, Engineering surveys, Environmental surveys, Mobilisation and management of temporary enabling phase works compounds, Mobilisation and handover of temporary construction phase works compounds. The enabling phase and therefore roles are for ~12 months with option to extend depending on resource needs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of managing operational resources in a construction environment, preferably in the water industry.
• A minimum of HNC or Degree in Civil or Construction Management.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme.
• Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme.
• CSCS Card (black minimum).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Has a can‑do attitude and enthusiasm to innovate and get the job done.

Benefits and Logistics

• Flexible Working: We support remote working, part‑time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.
• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area. This role is predominantly site based.
• Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To make the East of England resilient to the effects of drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive. SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.