Water Utilities Construction Lead: Project Delivery & Safety

Kier Group plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Hogsmill team on a key water infrastructure project based in Hogsmill, Surrey. The role focuses on delivering safety-led construction management, coordinating resources, and ensuring quality standards on site.

You will work with the commercial team on cost control, forecasts, and value reviews while leading site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve project milestones and resilience improvements.

Qualifications

• You have demonstrable experience in construction project management within the water or utilities sector.
• You possess a safety qualification such as IOSH Managing Safely, plus CSCS/EUSR and SMSTS certifications.
• You have strong knowledge of construction management best practices, including MEICA assets and CDM regulations.
• You’re proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software, with the ability to monitor progress against programmes.
• You have excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Leading on safety, implementing and enforcing health and safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
• Managing and optimising resources including labour, plant, materials, and supply chain.
• Collaborating with the Commercial Team on financial forecasts, cost control, and value reviews.
• Ensuring all construction activities meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Managing stakeholders including senior management, clients, site teams, and subcontractors.

Skills

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

CSCS/EUSR

SMSTS

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Hogsmill team on a key water infrastructure project based in Hogsmill, Surrey. The role focuses on delivering safety-led construction management, coordinating resources, and ensuring quality standards on site.

You will work with the commercial team on cost control, forecasts, and value reviews while leading site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve project milestones and resilience improvements.