Job Description

Job Title: Construction Manager
Salary: 450 - 550 per day (Inside IR35, dependent on experience)
Location: Sites across the Severn Trent region (flexibility required)
Type: Contract - initial 3 months+ (potential for extension)
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to oversee clean and waste water non-infrastructure projects. This is a senior role, operating above site and project management level, requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.
About the Client:
Our client delivers vital infrastructure projects within the water industry, known for their collaborative approach and technical excellence. Operating across the Severn Trent framework, they deliver both clean and waste water schemes to the highest standards of safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple project sites within the Severn Trent region.
• Work collaboratively with Site and Project Managers to drive delivery.
• Review and interpret construction plans, drawings, and documentation.
• Lead and mentor teams, identifying strengths and supporting development.
• Ensure full compliance with H&S and CDM regulations.
• Manage staff training schedules and maintain strong site culture.
• Produce clear, concise progress reports.
• Liaise closely with design, commercial, and operational stakeholders.

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong technical background in Civils with a solid understanding of M&E and process engineering.
• TWC (post-2022) certification with hands-on experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Flexibility to travel across multiple sites as required.

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive daily rate of 450-550 (Inside IR35).
• Opportunity to work on high-profile water infrastructure projects.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Potential for longer-term engagement beyond the initial contract period.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and available to start immediately or at short notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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