Construction Manager

Kier Group plc; Wanlip, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Construction Manager in Wanlip to oversee pivotal wastewater treatment projects. In this role, you will lead safety initiatives, manage resources, and collaborate with commercial teams for financial oversight. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in construction management within the water sector, relevant safety qualifications, and excellent communication skills. This position promises a chance to make a tangible impact on vital infrastructure in the UK.

Benefits

Wide variety of customizable benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management, particularly within the water or utilities sector.
• Possess relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely and SMSTS.
• Strong communication skills to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety initiatives and foster a positive safety culture.
• Manage resources efficiently including labour and materials.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Team on financial management.

Skills

Construction management

Safety qualifications (IOSH, SMSTS)

Team coordination

Strong communication skills

Project management methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for a Construction Manager to join our Severn Trent Water team based in Wanlip.

Location: Wanlip, Leicester
Hours: 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role

Are you ready to play a key role in transforming one of the UK's most important wastewater treatment facilities? As Construction Manager at Wanlip, you'll be contributing to a vital project that enhances resilience and capacity for over 2.4 million people. This is an opportunity to showcase your leadership skills while making a genuine difference to essential infrastructure.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Construction Manager, you'll be working within the Severn Trent Water team, supporting them in delivering improved wastewater treatment capabilities. Your day to day will include:

• Leading site safety initiatives and fostering a positive safety culture through meaningful engagement
• Managing resources efficiently, including labour, plant, materials and supply chain relationships
• Collaborating with the Commercial Team on financial management and change control
• Ensuring all construction activities meet quality standards and project specifications
• Overseeing progress against established timelines using Last Planner techniques

What are we looking for?

• You have experience in construction management, particularly within the water or utilities sector
• You possess relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely and SMSTS
• You're confident in coordinating multiple teams and nurturing collaborative working relationships
• You have strong communication skills and can build effective relationships with clients and stakeholders
• You're comfortable working with project management methodologies and Microsoft Office applications

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. You can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier