Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: Up to £80,000 Per Annum  (DOE) + Car/Car Allowance Package- Package details below
The Company:
We are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 Water/Wastewater contractor delivering major infrastructure works across the United Utilities Water framework. Due to continued growth and an expanding capital delivery programme, they are looking to strengthen their senior leadership team with the appointment of a Construction Manager.
This role will initially oversee a major clean water site in Manchester. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will provide senior operational leadership across the project, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
You will play a key role in driving SHEQ performance, construction methodology, resource allocation, programme delivery and operational consistency across multiple complex civils and water infrastructure projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage construction delivery teams across a major delivery site.
- Ensure all projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget
- Provide senior leadership across civils, Temporary Works, lifting operations and construction methodologies
- Allocate regional construction resources effectively to support project delivery requirements
- Support Operations Managers, Programme Managers and Project Managers across the framework
- Drive high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance across all schemes.
- Conduct regular site visits, maintaining visible leadership and enforcing site standards
- Review construction programmes, challenge productivity and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation
- Standardise working practices and promote best practice across the region
- Support pre-construction activities and provide constructibility input into tenders and delivery strategies
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and the wider project teams
- Provide guidance and support around Temporary Works, lifting operations, excavations, process safety and other high-risk construction activities
About You
Skills/Experience
- Extensive experience within the Water/Wastewater treatment industry
- Proven experience managing multiple large-scale construction projects
- Strong civils construction background within regulated infrastructure environments
- SMSTS
- CSCS Black Card
- Degree or equivalent qualification within a construction-related discipline
- EUSR SHEA Water card
- EUSR National Water Hygiene card
- First Aid at Work
Package For The Successful Candidate:
- Company car or car allowance (allowance - £5,590)
- Matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare / medical insurance
- Annual bonus scheme
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays