Finlay Jude Recruitment Ltd
Construction Manager
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Construction Manager Opportunity in the UK Water Sector
FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading design and build partner within the UK Water sector for a Construction Manager to join their delivery team on a major water infrastructure project based in Otterbourne.
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation delivering complex water and wastewater projects across the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget whilst driving innovation, sustainability and quality across site operations.
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading site construction teams
- Managing supplier performance
- Ensuring all works are delivered in compliance with project objectives, health and safety standards and environmental requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage site construction teams to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget
- Facilitate construction kick-off meetings and lead project health checks
- Manage supplier performance across safety, quality and programme delivery
- Review and approve RAMS, ensuring all documentation is suitable and compliant
- Lead Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsals and Fit for Assembly sign-off activities
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout project delivery
- Champion sustainability initiatives, including reducing waste and embodied carbon
- Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised and communicated effectively to project teams
- Support resource planning activities, including labour, plant and materials requirements
- Promote a positive safety culture where teams feel empowered to raise concerns
- Monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards
- Work collaboratively with project stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes
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Required Skills and Experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a Construction-related discipline
- APMP qualification or equivalent desirable
- Temporary Works experience and/or qualification
- Proven project management experience within a construction environment
- Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction programmes
- Water and/or wastewater industry experience essential
- Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling and programme management
- Thorough knowledge of CDM Regulations and Construction Health & Safety requirements
- Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and supply chain partners
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to deliver projects to challenging time, cost and quality objectives
- Commercial awareness with strong operational and technical capabilities
- Proactive and delivery-focused approach with strong leadership skills
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Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Hybrid Working (role dependent)
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Discounts and Savings Hub
- Kids Pass and additional lifestyle benefits
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Application Process
If you're an experienced Construction Manager looking for your next opportunity within the water sector and would like to join an organisation delivering essential infrastructure projects across the UK, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to learn more.
Important Information
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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 solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the role.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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