Construction Manager

NRL; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a hands-on Construction Manager for a major project at Liverpool Docks. This role involves leading all site activities, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial settings, particularly in regulated environments such as Oil & Gas or Energy. This is an outside IR35 contract with the potential for extension. Join a team committed to safety and quality on a flagship project.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing construction on Top Tier COMAH or regulated process plants.
• Background in Oil & Gas, Energy, Renewables, or similar heavy industry.
• Full working knowledge of CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing all site construction activities.
• Overseeing subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Driving safe working practices and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Job description

Liverpool Docks | Immediate Start | Outside IR35 | Likely Extension (up to 12 months)

Lead construction delivery at one of Liverpool’s key industrial sites. Drive safe, high‑quality execution. Keep projects moving. If you’re a hands‑on Construction Manager with experience in complex, regulated environments — this one’s for you.

The Opportunity

You’ll take charge of construction activities on a major project based at Liverpool Docks, working closely with project managers, clients, vendors and a multi‑discipline team. Your focus: safe, compliant, high‑quality construction delivered on schedule.

This is an outside IR35 contract, initially 6 months with strong potential for up to 12 months further work. Ideally, you’ll be local to the Liverpool / NW region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing all site construction activities
• Overseeing subcontractors, vendors and internal teams
• Driving safe working practices and ensuring compliance with CDM and company procedures
• Managing construction schedules, WBS, reporting and progress tracking
• Mitigating risks and keeping deliverables on time and within budget
• Providing clear, consistent updates to the client and project team

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience managing construction on Top Tier COMAH or other regulated process plants
• Background in Oil & Gas, Energy, Renewables or similar heavy industry
• Solid understanding of construction planning, WBS development and construction management plans
• Familiarity with inspection, testing, mechanical completions
• Full working knowledge of CDM 2015
• Ability to prepare or review RAMS and temporary works requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Bonus if you have:

NEBOSH, commissioning experience, or LOLER / Appointed Person capability.

Why This Role?

A flagship project. A long runway of work. A business that values safety, quality and clear communication. And a chance to bring your construction leadership to a high‑profile industrial site on the Liverpool waterfront.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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