Construction Manager in London, London

Join Us as a Construction Manager – Lead the Future of Water Projects!

• Construction Manager Role
• Staff role (may be open to contract)
• Attractive salary + package
• Site-based role
• Location: London & Guildford

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of a major water infrastructure project across London and Guildford.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Construction Manager to take full ownership of construction operations on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on programme, and within budget. You will play a critical leadership role in driving performance, quality, sustainability, and innovation across the supply chain.

If you are a hands-on Construction Manager who thrives in a site-based leadership environment and has strong experience within water or wastewater projects, this role offers the platform to make a real impact.

Role Purpose

The Construction Manager will lead and manage construction delivery teams across designated project portfolios. You will hold full responsibility for Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability compliance, while ensuring contractual obligations, programme milestones, and commercial controls are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Project Delivery

• Lead site construction teams to deliver works within agreed timeframes and budgets
• Chair construction kick-off meetings and conduct regular project health checks
• Ensure all construction activities meet contractual and technical requirements
• Drive programme adherence and proactively resolve delivery risks

Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

• Take full accountability for H&S compliance across all construction activities
• Promote a strong behavioural safety culture on site
• Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations and all relevant legislation
• Champion sustainability initiatives including zero-waste and embodied carbon reduction

Supply Chain & Quality Management

• Monitor and manage supplier performance across Safety, Time, and Quality
• Review and approve RAMS ensuring suitability and compliance
• Lead Constructability Reviews and Fit for Assembly sign-off processes
• Maintain high-quality standards and continuous improvement practices

Commercial & Programme Oversight

• Ensure timely and accurate contractual notifications
• Monitor programme performance and implement corrective actions
• Support resource planning including labour, plant, and materials
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Construction Manager on strategic planning

Leadership & Innovation

• Motivate and manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Drive innovation and promote standardised construction techniques
• Support a high-performance culture across site operations

Essential Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline
• Temporary Works experience and/or qualification
• APMP or equivalent project management qualification

Experience

• Proven track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong experience within water and/or wastewater treatment
• Demonstrable leadership of multi-disciplinary construction teams
• Experience managing complex construction programmes

Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction H&S
• Commercially astute with contractual management experience
• Delivery-focused with the ability to achieve performance targets
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
• Strategic, operational, technical, and managerial capability

What’s On Offer

• Attractive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy additional days)
• Additional lifestyle benefits including cycle to work scheme and discounts

This role would suit a confident Construction Manager who is ready to lead from the front, take ownership of delivery, and contribute to the successful completion of a high-profile water project.

If you are an ambitious Construction Manager looking for your next challenge in London & Guildford, we would welcome a confidential discussion.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Construction Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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