Construction Manager

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd; Enfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle‑to‑work

Job summary

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd. is seeking a Construction Manager to lead site construction teams across designated portfolios, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You will oversee RAMS, progress reporting, and supplier performance while promoting best practices and zero‑waste initiatives. The role requires a degree in construction, APMP certification, extensive programme delivery experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction‑related discipline.
• APMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Strong project management background delivering large programmes.
• Extensive experience; water or wastewater sector desirable.
• Solid knowledge of CDM regulations and health & safety practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of client collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams across portfolios to deliver safely, on time and within budget.
• Facilitate kick‑off meetings and drive regular project health checks.
• Oversee supplier performance related to safety, programme and quality; review RAMS.
• Lead constructability reviews, project rehearsals and sign‑offs.
• Promote zero‑waste and reduce embodied carbon in construction activities.
• Ensure timely contractual and commercial notices are raised.
• Plan and forecast short‑ and long‑term resource requirements.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance and empower teams to raise concerns.
• Support standardised products and innovative construction methods.
• Monitor progress and provide reporting on risks, opportunities, and resources.

Skills

Project management

APMP

CDM regulations

Health & Safety

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction

Tools

RAMS

Job description

Finlay Jude Associates are working with a respected organisation recognised for delivering major infrastructure projects across the water and wastewater sectors. Our client is expanding their delivery team and is seeking a Construction Manager to support ongoing and upcoming projects.

Benefits Of The Construction Manager Role

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working options where appropriate
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (with the option to purchase an additional 5 days)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits including cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass, and more

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site construction teams across designated portfolios, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Facilitate construction kick‑off meetings and lead regular project health checks
• Oversee supplier performance in relation to safety, programme, and quality, including reviewing and approving RAMS
• Take the lead on Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsals, and Fit‑for‑Assembly sign‑off, driving innovation and best practice
• Promote zero‑waste principles and support initiatives to reduce embodied carbon in construction activities
• Ensure site teams raise all required contractual and commercial notices in a timely manner
• Work with the Lead Construction Manager to plan and forecast short‑ and long‑term resource requirements (labour, plant, materials)
• Ensure full Health & Safety compliance, fostering a culture where teams feel safe and empowered to raise concerns
• Support the implementation of standardised products and innovative construction techniques to maintain industry‑leading performance
• Monitor construction progress, ensuring alignment with programme, quality standards, and client expectations
• Provide accurate reporting to the Operations Manager, highlighting risks, opportunities, and resource needs

Construction Manager Requirements

• Temporary Works experience or relevant qualification
• Strong project management background
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a construction‑related discipline
• APMP or equivalent project management certification
• Extensive experience delivering large‑scale construction programmes
• Experience within the water or wastewater treatment sector (desirable)
• Proven experience managing and monitoring project programmesStrong working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction Health & Safety
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with clients and end users
• Delivery‑focused mindset with the ability to set and achieve performance targets
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams to meet time, cost, and quality objectives
• Strong strategic, operational, technical, and managerial capability
• Commercially astute with sound judgement

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.