Our Tier 1 Water Contractor is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of the Otterbourne Water Supply Works Infrastructure Upgrade in Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a major water infrastructure programme, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable construction delivery.
Location: Otterbourne, Hampshire (between Southampton & Winchester)Type: Site-Based Role (Minimum 4 days per week on site)Salary: Circa £75,000 + Car Allowance
Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading construction delivery teams, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability requirements, while delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage site construction teams across designated projects to deliver works safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Facilitate project construction kick-off meetings and lead regular project health checks.
Manage supplier performance across:
- Safety
- Time
- Quality
Review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements), ensuring robustness and compliance.
Lead:
- Constructability Reviews
- Project Rehearsals
- Fit for Assembly Sign-Off
Drive innovation and best practice to improve project outcomes and efficiency.
Champion sustainability initiatives including:
- Zero waste objectives
- Reduction of embodied carbon
Ensure contractual and commercial notices are raised promptly and accurately.
Work alongside the Lead Construction Manager to plan:
- Labour
- Plant
- Materials
Foster a positive safety culture where everyone feels empowered to raise concerns.
Implement innovative construction techniques while maintaining industry-leading standards.
Collaborate effectively within Joint Venture (JV) environments.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential
Degree (or equivalent) in a Construction-related discipline
APMP or equivalent qualification
Extensive experience delivering large-scale construction programmes
Water / Wastewater Treatment industry experience
Strong project and programme management capability
Temporary Works experience and/or relevant qualification
Solid understanding of:
- CDM Regulations
- Construction Health & Safety legislation
Experience managing and monitoring project programmes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders and end users
Delivery-focused with the ability to set, drive and achieve targets
Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams
Commercial awareness and strong strategic, operational and technical leadership skills
What’s on Offer?
- Salary circa £75,000
- Car Allowance
- Prime site-based location between Southampton and Winchester
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Option to Buy an Additional 5 Days Holiday
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
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