Construction Manager - Water
- Posted 22 October 2025
- Salary Market related
- LocationBexley
- Job type Permanent - Full Time
- Discipline Water Civils and M&E
- ReferenceJO0000062025
Job description
Project Manager - Reservoir Framework
Location: South East / Hybrid (sites across Thames Water, Southern Water & South East Water regions)
Salary: Competitive, plus car / allowance, benefits, and long-term framework security
The Opportunity
Our client a main contractor are currently looking for a construction manager to take ownership of our Reservoir Maintenance Framework Contracts, primarily for Thames Water, with additional support across Southern Water and South East Water frameworks.
You'll act as the key day-to-day client interface, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards from inspection and maintenance through to handover. This is a pivotal role for a hands-on project leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-framework environment and wants to make a tangible impact on the resilience of the UK's clean water network.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver reservoir inspection and maintenance works from mobilisation to handover, ensuring compliance with HSEQ and quality standards.
- Develop and manage contract programmes, budgets, and resources to meet project objectives.
- Act as the client's main point of contact, building strong and professional relationships.
- Scope works, submit quotations, and manage variations in line with framework requirements.
- Oversee supply chain performance, contributing to selection and performance reviews.
- Produce and maintain RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, and Quality Plans.
- Manage environmental and waste compliance in line with legislation.
- Control costs, prepare monthly progress and commercial reports, and drive value engineering and continuous improvement.
- Lead project teams, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and right-first-time delivery.
Desirable Qualifications
- HND/Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
- APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification
- NEC contract administration experience
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Card
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- Temporary Works Coordinator / Appointed Person (Lifting)
If interested, do send your updated CV and if successful we will be in touch.
Mario
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