Organisation: United Utilities
Job Title: Construction Manager
Band / Level: 4a
Working Pattern: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Barrow-In- Furness, Cumbria

About us

United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked #4 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We promote a workplace culture where our people can grow, excel, and truly be themselves.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• A 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme

Please note: This position requires in-person attendance at Barrow-In- Furness, Cumbria to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility to support your work-life balance.

Due to being a field-based role you will be expected to travel to different site locations subject to business requirements.

The role

As a Construction Manager, your responsibilities include maintaining adherence to the UU SACRED principles (Safety, Authorisation, Customer, Right First Time, Environmental and Drinking Water) rules throughout the project’s Deliver phase. Additionally, you will be responsible for the onsite client management of the Contractor to ensure we spend customers’ money wisely.

You will be the go-to UU point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholder issues arising from the construction works, acting as the vital link between the Project and UU Operations. In this dynamic role, you will coordinate the work under the UU Work Authorisation Procedure, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient progress.

Additionally, you will take on the pivotal role of supervisor within the NEC4 Contract, wielding significant contractual authority. You will also be entrusted with a range of Project Manager delegated powers, ensuring the contractor's performance not only meets but exceeds contract stipulations.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in the UK.

Key accountabilities

• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager under the Contract to jointly deliver project outcomes, while also being an integral part of a project team consisting of internal and external members to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes in line with UU SACRED rules.
• Develop, promote and maintain a safety culture to deliver excellent Health and Safety performance on site.
• Develop strong onsite relationships with UU Operations and Contractors to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure statutory approvals are being obtained and adhered to onsite
• Ensure that the contractor’s performance is in accordance with the contract and ensuring the contractors resources are adequate and suitable.

• Manage and deliver reports on onsite progress against the overall program directly to relevant stakeholders.

• Review the work schedule and method statements to ensure that progress is on track and being executed in a logical manner.

Skills & experience
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Educated to degree or HND level or equivalent industry experience.
• Ideally working toward being professionally qualified (e.g. CEng, MCIOB, MICE, and MCIWEM)
• CITB Site Management Safety Training scheme or equivalent
• Technical awareness and competence in either civil, mechanical, electrical or ICA
• NEC3/4 Accredited Supervisor or demonstrable working knowledge
• Significant experience and track record of delivering construction projects
• Effective internal and external stakeholder management
• Contract management and commercial awareness
• Hold a current UK/EU driving licence

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following? desirable? criteria:

• Water and Wastewater industry construction experience.

Other

We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.

• ShareBuy
• Salary Finance
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Best Doctors - virtual GP service
• Mental health first aiders
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Wealth at Work courses
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Deals and discounts

Selection Process Details

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:

1. Pre-sift - We will check that your CV meets the essential/eligibility criteria listed in the Skills & Experience section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the criteria above.
2. Sift - Your CV will be reviewed by UU hiring managers to determine eligibility for interview.
3. Interview - If invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the sift categories in the Skills & Experience section of this advert.
4. Feedback - Feedback will be provided post-interview. If successful, your application will be considered for offer. Please note feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.