Job Description Summary

Job Description

Location:Stafford United Kingdom
Contract type:Permanent
Working arrangement:Hybrid

You play a key role in delivering major grid projects that help bring secure reliable electricity to communities and industries. As a Construction Manager you lead site construction activities from early project planning through to execution and completion helping ensure projects are delivered safely efficiently and to a high standard.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex high-value work shape site delivery strategy and lead teams across challenging and rewarding projects. You work closely with project leaders customers subcontractors and site teams to turn plans into successful outcomes.

You lead the construction delivery strategy for your projects and make sure site activities are set up for success from the outset. You guide teams coordinate stakeholders and keep a clear focus on safety quality schedule and cost.

In this role you will:

• Define and lead the construction and installation strategy across one or more project sites

• Support tender and project planning activities including site costing scheduling and construction documentation

• Help shape subcontracting and partner delivery strategies and support their implementation throughout the project lifecycle

• Lead and manage site teams setting clear goals and creating an environment where people can perform at their best

• Oversee mobilisation plans site resourcing and delivery progress against plan

• Act as a key point of contact for construction-related matters with customers subcontractors and project partners

• Coordinate with engineering and project teams to ensure site works have the information materials and support needed at the right time

• Drive construction and commissioning planning within the overall project schedule

• Manage construction risks and opportunities helping the wider project team make informed decisions

• Monitor site performance through regular reporting on safety progress subcontract status and budget

• Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and strengthening construction processes tools and ways of working

You bring strong construction management experience from complex infrastructure energy or industrial projects along with the leadership skills to guide teams and deliver safely in live project environments.

Wed love to hear from you if you have:

• Strong experience leading construction activities on large-scale electrical infrastructure or substation projects

• A solid background in site delivery covering civil electrical and commissioning activities

• Experience managing subcontractors site teams and multiple stakeholders across project delivery

• A strong understanding of health and safety leadership in construction environments

• The ability to balance safety quality cost and schedule while keeping delivery moving

• Confidence communicating with customers partners and internal teams

• Good planning reporting and coordination skills

• Strong written and spoken English

It would be helpful if you also have:

• Experience working on projects in the UK

• Knowledge of high- and medium-voltage equipment control systems or protection systems

• Familiarity with environmental and construction standards relevant to major infrastructure projects

• Experience supporting offshore or marine-related electrical installation work

• Health and safety qualifications relevant to construction site leadership

Equivalent practical experience is valued and you do not need to meet every preferred requirement to apply.

You join a team delivering projects that matter. Your work supports the energy transition and helps build the infrastructure needed for a more sustainable future. You have the scope to lead influence decisions and make a visible impact on project outcomes.

You can also expect:

• Meaningful high-profile project work

• Opportunities to lead across complex multi-site delivery environments

• A collaborative team with deep technical and project expertise

• Support for ongoing development and growth

• A hybrid working arrangement with flexibility where project needs allow

This role is based in Stafford United Kingdom with hybrid working. You travel frequently to project sites across the region and at times to other locations connected with project delivery. Because of the nature of the role you are comfortable working both remotely and on site and you stay connected with the wider team wherever you are.

You are encouraged to apply even if your experience does not match every point listed. We value different backgrounds perspectives and experiences and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where you can thrive.

Apply now to bring your construction leadership site delivery expertise and commitment to safe execution to projects that make a real difference.

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