Senior Construction Manager

Location: Midlands / South-based role with UK-wide project travel

Salary: Up to £85,000 + wider benefits (dependent on experience)

 

This isn’t just another construction role. This is a career-defining opportunity to step into a leadership position and build something from the ground up.

 

As an already experienced project or construction manager, you'll know the skills and qualifications needed (list at the bottom for reference). You already understand that successful delivery goes beyond site activity and you can bring rigour to the commercial, contractual and reporting aspects that keep complex projects on track.

 

So what makes this opportunity different?

 

You’ll be joining a high-growth, private equity-backed energy business at a pivotal moment, as a strong pipeline of projects moves from development into delivery. Rather than inheriting a rigid structure, you’ll play a key role in shaping how the construction and project management function evolves, influencing processes, standards and ways of working from the outset.

 

For the right person, this is a genuine step up. If you’ve been mentoring junior team members or informally leading on projects, this role offers the chance to formalise that leadership. You will have the opportunity to build and develop your own team as the project pipeline scales.

 

What makes this especially exciting is the environment. This is not a slow, process-heavy organisation, it’s a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business where priorities shift, decisions happen quickly, and people are trusted to take ownership. You’ll need to be comfortable operating in a level of ambiguity, but in return you’ll have real autonomy, visibility, and the ability to make a lasting impact.

 

You’ll be working on critical infrastructure projects that support the UK’s transition to a more flexible, low-carbon energy system, giving the role both commercial importance and real-world purpose.

 

Culturally, the business values attitude, ambition and adaptability as much as experience. It’s a place for people who want to step up, take responsibility, and grow with the company, not just deliver against a fixed job spec.

 

 

The specifics

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a team of technical and engineering professionals to maximise their potential.

• Develop and implement safe construction processes for projects, including project management and document control systems.

• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of construction projects, adhering to quality standards and compliance requirements.

• Monitor and report on capital expenditures for assigned projects, maintaining budgetary controls and performance tracking.

• Oversee project compliance with planning, environmental permits, and health and safety legislation.

• Collaborate with the team to select appropriate contracts and minimise risks.

• Maintain stakeholder satisfaction and ensure timely distribution of project documentation.

• Utilise project management tools for effective reporting and monitoring.

• Represent the company in interactions with utilities, regulators, and the public, maintaining professionalism.

• Stay updated on health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation and advise on emerging technologies and engineering practices.

• Facilitate smooth project handovers to operations and provide construction advice to other departments.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with a focus on achieving Chartered Status.

• In-depth knowledge of the embedded power generation industry, environmental legislation, and planning regulations.

• Strong organisational and logical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent team management, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Proficient in project management software and CAD tools.

• Valid driving licence.

 

Experience:

• Proven track record in delivering projects within cost, quality, and time parameters in power generation or related fields.

• Experience working with planning and regulatory bodies.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of specific contract forms (e.g., ICE, NEC, IET MF1).

• Experience with spark ignition gas engine technology and independent electrical connections.

 

 

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, build, influence and grow, all within a scaling, high-investment environment this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that.

 

All applications will receive a response - so what are you waiting for?