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Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Construction Manager to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.



As part of Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious 2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities.

What will you be doing as our new Construction Manager?

As our new Construction Manager, you'll be working within Water and Water Recycling Non- Infrastructure to manage the Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability with responsibility for CDM for managing compliance for all delivered construction work. Whilst being primarily focussed on managing construction delivery, you'll always adopt a wider pan-Alliance view, modelling appropriate Alliancing behaviours and leadership skills within integrated teams.



By managing your local construction delivery team to ensure all construction activities are provided in compliance with the scheme deliverables, you'll drive a culture of zero accidents and zero defects to meet our Delivery Milestones to provide the best service to our customers.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the Site Manager and their Construction team across a large portfolio to deliver projects within approved budget and to an agreed time frame; facilitate project construction kick off meeting and lead health checks. Responsible for the performance of tier 2 suppliers in relation to Safety, Time and Quality including approving RAMS ensuring they are appropriate and adequate. Take the lead with Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsal and Fit for Assembly sign-off which drives outperformance and innovation where possible. Drive a focus on zero waste and reducing embodied carbon within construction activities. Ensure that the site teams are raising the relevant contractual and commercial notices to the rest of the Project Team in a timely manner. Work with the Lead Construction Manager to establish long term and short-term resource needs (labour, plant, and materials). Ensure full H&S compliance is achieved where the team feel safe every day and have the confidence and autonomy to raise safety concerns. Look to implement a blend of standard products and innovation techniques which will maintain our position as industry-leaders. Instilling the company culture and driving consistency across a number of schemes for the organisation Improving awareness, compliance and performance with company standards & processes Facilitating the growth and development of the team Overall responsibility for commercial and programme delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours....

Extensive experience within a Construction Management role. Proven experience of managing operational resources in a fast-paced environment. Experience in dealing with large structures in the Water industry is essential, as you will be working across our Water and Water Recycling Non- Infrastructure programme areas so CSCS (Black Minimum), SSSTS/ SMSTS HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience Understand civil engineering principles and practices Knowledge of NEC3 or 4 Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region


At @one Alliance, you'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK's water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

JN Bentley Benefits can be found on the booklet attached.