Laing O'Rourke
Construction Manager
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Do you thrive on leading large-scale construction operations and driving high-performing project teams?
Want to work on engineering projects that will shape the future?
If you're ready to play a key role in delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects and help strengthen the nation's electricity network, this is your opportunity.
When you join Laing O'Rourke, you'll become part of an industry-leading engineering and construction team delivering some of the UK's most complex and rewarding infrastructure projects. We are committed to investing in our people through structured development, continuous learning and long-term career opportunities, supporting you to build a rewarding career with us.
What is the Great Grid Upgrade?
The Great Grid Upgrade is the largest overhaul of the UK's electricity transmission network in generations. Led by National Grid, the programme involves upgrading and expanding the high-voltage electricity network across England and Wales to transport increasing amounts of renewable energy, improve energy security and support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.
The Grimsby to Walpole (GWNC) Enabling Works project is a key part of this programme, supporting the delivery of a new 114km overhead transmission line (OHL) running south from a new 400kV substation and 19-bay AIS substation.
The project will deliver the enabling works required ahead of the main transmission line construction, including ecology mitigation, site clearance and establishment, temporary access roads and crane platforms, temporary bridges, tower foundations (including piling) and reinstatement works. Ground investigations are currently underway, with the enabling works phase running through to the end of 2027 and overall project delivery continuing to approximately 2033.
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What is the role?
We're looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of construction activities across the GWNC project.
Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, you will provide leadership across multiple work fronts, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards of quality. You'll lead site teams and specialist subcontractors, coordinate construction operations, drive performance and work closely with engineering, commercial, planning and client teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
Working collaboratively with National Grid, designers and the wider delivery team, you'll play a critical role in delivering this nationally significant infrastructure project while championing Laing O'Rourke's commitment to safety, operational excellence and innovation.
What do we look for?
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Construction Manager or equivalent leading the delivery of high-voltage substation, transmission, utilities or major infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing multiple work packages, construction teams and specialist subcontractors on complex civil engineering or energy projects.
- Strong understanding of health & safety, quality, environmental management and construction best practice.
- Demonstrable experience delivering construction programmes, managing risk, driving productivity and achieving key project milestones.
- Experience building strong relationships with clients, designers, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams and foster a positive safety culture.
- A collaborative approach with a commitment to delivering projects safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
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Location: Based on the GWNC project in Grimsby with travel across the 114km route between Grimsby and Walpole as required.
About Us
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long-term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme. This supports applicants who meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com.
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