Construction Manager

About the role

Health, Safety & Environment

• Lead engagement with the supply chain and supervisors.
• Ensure RAMS, procedures, safe systems of work and project controls are in place.
• Support mobilisation, pre-starts and competency checks; maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Promote sustainability targets and Zero Harm, manage controls for high-risk activities and lead incident investigations when needed.

Production Control

• Lead operational teams and coordinate daily site briefings.
• Manage programme delivery, sequencing and short-term planning; integrate planning and site teams to improve progress tracking.
• Maintain accurate site records and reporting; drive productivity and recovery planning when delivery falls behind target.
• Promote one-project coordination across the company, joint-venture partners and supply chain teams.

Logistics

• Lead resource and logistics planning.
• Manage site access, plant utilisation, lifting, deliveries and material movements.
• Oversee site set-up, mobilisation and operational readiness.
• Produce and implement phasing plans that account for logistical constraints and opportunities.

Quality, technical and commercial management

• Maintain project quality standards and documentation, ensuring work meets design, specification, employer requirements and statutory standards.
• Use lessons learned, digital tools, 3D modelling and Modern Methods of Construction to improve delivery; resolve technical and buildability issues.
• Understand supply chain scope, contracts and commercial drivers; ensure construction decisions reflect contractual and commercial requirements.
• Support change, variations, compensation events and entitlement; track productivity and performance to reduce cost and programme impact.

Who we're looking for

• Strong communication, planning and organisation skills; effective leadership and ability to manage operational teams.
• Ability to improve safety and sustainability performance; confidence in negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management.
• Strong data, process and IT capability, including BIM and construction management tools; expert application of construction management principles.
• Detailed understanding of construction methods, techniques and management principles, budgeting, cost control, scheduling and short-term planning.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements, standards and safety protocols; knowledge of procurement, contract negotiation, quality assurance and quality control.
• Understanding of risk management, sustainability, digital implementation, construction technology, innovation, legal considerations and dispute resolution.
• Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary construction teams and previous construction management experience in the relevant industry.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, work packages and timelines; working with regulatory bodies and ensuring compliance; advanced construction site safety management experience.

Project location

• The role is for the Netherton Hub project near Peterhead in Aberdeenshire; the work involves construction site and operational delivery.