E&I Construction Manager

Engineering Services UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced E&I Construction Manager to oversee site execution and day-to-day operations on various projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the power generation, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical sectors, alongside strong leadership and safety management skills. This role involves managing multiple trades, maintaining quality, and ensuring safety compliance. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive key project success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in power generation, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communicator with safety enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead site execution and manage construction activities.
• Prepare HSE and quality plans.
• Monitor project cost controls and reporting.

Skills

Site leadership

Safety focus

Analytical problem-solving

Human relations skills

Education

Electrical Trade background

10+ years experience in relevant industries

Job description

Eastgate is seeking an experienced E&I Construction Manager to lead site execution on our projects. You’ll oversee day-to-day construction activities, managing labour, subcontractors, safety, quality, cost, and programme, while working closely with clients and project teams.

We’re looking for a strong site leader with 10+ years’ experience in power generation, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical projects, ideally from an electrical background. You’ll be safety-focused, commercially aware, and comfortable managing multiple trades in fast-paced construction environments.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the safe execution of project and site/construction implementation
• Prepare pre-mobilisation plans and pre-construction requirements including HSE Plans, Quality Plans, RAMS and ITP’s.
• Responsible for Construction, HSEQ, Commercial and Project Controls functions of the project.
• Assess and monitor deployment of labour, supervision and equipment during the course of construction, paying particular attention to available work fronts.
• Ensure that methods of work are up to date, efficient and in accordance with company and client safety policies and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Set up, update and monitor the Project Measure and SE.
• Investigate and account for any deviations from budget man-hours / Norms on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that Take-Offs of all Construction Drawings are carried out to record and manage any changes on an ongoing basis throughout the project cycle are being carried out.
• Ensure construction installation keeps to plan and any delays are recorded and communicated to client with the respective Cause & Effect analysis.
• Ensure the completion and submission of early warnings/ variations for any additional works outside of the agreed scope of work.
• Ensure Daily Field Reports are fully completed and information logged for recording site based activities.
• Monitor and Maintain project cost control and reporting, ensuring efficient work practices, time & attendance, working hours, pay rates, labour mix etc.
• Managing the manpower and resources planning and mobilisation allocation
• Attend site meetings with client and chair internal weekly meetings
• Managing the Procurement, Tender Evaluation and Selection of sub-contractors and follow through the implementation, forecasting and contract closeout.
• Managing and tracking of procurement, especially long lead items as well as bulk materials procurement and timely delivery
• Ensure the project is fully compliant with all applicable HSEQ policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Electrical Trade background preferred
• Proven Construction management track record with min 10 years’ experience in Power Generation, Oil & Gas or Pharmaceutical Industries
• Diverse managerial know-how in managing and coordination of multiple disciplines
• Good understanding of commercial issue and experience in handling contract disputes
• Critical human relations skills in understanding, selecting, training, developing and motivating people
• Strong Analytical, problem solving ability with adaptive and constructive thinking
• Safety Focus, experience in the enforcement of Safety Legislation and Corporate Safety Procedures and Requirements
• Assisting in prelims, estimation, constructability review and budget proposals
• Manage the earlier procurement of the packages to fast track the progress
• Plan and establish the site setting up and respective enabling works
• Responsible for shutdown & interface management on site
• Ensure the works perform compliance to Spec, COP and Project requirement
• Track and ensure that the overall progress is on or ahead of schedule and cost
• Maintenance of daily record of all activities, labour & plant and any non-compliance of materials and workmanship
• Close field monitoring to ensure quality of works delivery
• Ensure ITP and document compilation compliance
• Review Method Statement of Works
• Manage the Builder’s works e.g. Piling, Foundation, substructure & superstructure, architectural, external & infra-structure works, etc inclusive of respective M&E services
• Manage multiple trades as well as specialist vendor/contractors
• Manage the E&I contract, Mechanical and Heavy Equipments installation
• Manage respective sub-contractors and monitor progress and reporting
• Manage Walk-down, Punch-listing, Clearing and Closure
• Interface and close coordination with Client, EP team and other project team members
• Managing the pre-commissioning and commissioning works which may include IQ/OQ
• Manage the turnover and closure of the contract.
• Fit and ready for construction / Oil & Gas site environment
• Be a Good Leader, Independent and Pro active
• Good communicator (verbal and written)
• Calm professional manner but able to make firm and timely decision
• Positive “can do” attitude and be proactive to identify & resolve management problem
• Be prepare to be full time and at ease in Construction Management
• Be prepare to works extended hours per site requirement
• Be a team work player with good interpersonal skills