Construction Manager - Power / Utilities in Winchester, Hampshire

Pinnacle Recruitment are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of civils and infrastructure works. You will be responsible for managing site teams, subcontractors, resources and construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate Site Managers, Supervisors, operatives and subcontractors across multiple work fronts.

• Develop short-term programmes, plan construction activities and ensure works are delivered to programme.

• Manage labour, plant and materials, ensuring resources are used efficiently and costs are controlled.

• Review construction drawings, RAMS, temporary works and methodologies to identify potential issues.

• Monitor productivity, quality and progress, implementing recovery plans where required.

• Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Manage permits, traffic management, streetworks requirements and site logistics.

• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, as-built information and variation records.

• Liaise with clients, local authorities, residents and other stakeholders.

• Deliver toolbox talks, carry out site inspections and promote a positive safety culture.

Qualifications & Experience

• SMSTS qualification.

• CSCS Black Manager Card (or Gold Supervisor Card with commitment to progress).

• NRSWA Supervisor accreditation (SWQR registered).

• First Aid at Work.

• Full UK driving licence.

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Construction Management or Site Management role within civils, utilities or power infrastructure.

• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple work fronts.

• Strong knowledge of excavation, temporary works, reinstatement and construction methodologies.

• Experience with NEC contracts, construction drawings and site reporting.

Desirable

• Experience delivering cable routes, joint bays, duct installations or substation civils.

• NEBOSH Construction or IOSH Managing Safely.

• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor training.

• CAT & Genny and underground services training.

• EUSR or relevant utility accreditations.

• Membership of CIOB or ICE.