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Early Construction Works Construction Manager

Location

Padeswood, Flintshire, Wales

Salary

Competitive

Contract Type

Contract

Work Type

Full Time

Posted on

8 Apr 2026

Job Title: Early Construction Works Construction Manager

Location: Padeswood 

Overview:

Looking to engage a highly motivated and experienced individual to join their clients Onshore Construction Teams based onshore in Project within the UK.

The Early Works Construction Manager will oversee the delivery of early works program, so as to meet the required standards and specifications, and to support the scope on site

Responsibilities:
• Implementation of Company HSE Policy & Plan relating to the Project and in particular, Contractor compliance. Refer to Construction HSE Management plan.
• Ensure safe, efficient and structured delivery of all construction activities in accordance with the Project schedule.
• Ensure the mobilisation and de-mobilisation of resources to meet schedule requirements.
• Ensure all personnel are competent and compliant to T&C matrix and possess the required qualifications / skills for the specific scope of work
• Audit/review of construction process ensuring where applicable recommendations are implemented.
• Ensure MOC (Management of Change) compliance and adherence throughout project lifecycle
• Ensuring Execution plan gate criteria readiness and demonstration of mitigation to execution risks
• Review the Contractor’s Quality Assurance & Inspection plans.
• Maintain Company inspection, monitoring & hold points
• Inspect works for technical compliance with drawings, specifications & scopes of work
• Highlight deficiencies, initiate & close out non-conformance reports
• Input to schedules as requested by the Construction Planner
• Review & verification of Contractors’ progress report prior to update by the Construction Planner
• Understanding commercial terms involved on EPCM projects
• Ability to negotiate contractual matters, attention to detail
• Ability to think analytically and logically
• Ability to assess working conditions and environment
• Understanding equipment application
• Ability to recognize potential engineering hazards and risks
• Understanding environmental responsibilities
• Understanding the operation of appropriate physical plant
• Have a working knowledge of all Safety Legislation in force and associated responsibilities including but not limited to;
• Permits to work
• CDM Regulations
• Assessing and approving Method Statements
• COSHH requirements
• Implements the Construction Safety Plan

 

Qualifications:
Essential:
• Minimum HNC in an Engineering related subject or Trade Apprenticeship with appropriate Technical Qualification
• Attended and passed the ECITB in temporary works or equivalent
• Possesses a CSCS Gold Card or higher and holds a current SMSTS certificate.
• 15 years’ management experience in the Engineering Construction Industry
• Ability to communicate effectively with the Stakeholders involved in the Project both verbally & in writing. Methodical work ethic; ensuring consistency in output. Capable of working independently
• Fully conversant with Project Management Systems with extensive knowledge of Project Construction practices and procedures
• Excellent communications skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable experience in similar role or senior position in Construction Management
• Extensive knowledge of the construction process, its implementation and management.
• Ability to deliver training to personnel within the construction team – commitment to develop team members
• Delivery focused and committed to achievement of project/company goals

 

Desirable:
• A strong communication, networking, collaboration and well-developed team-working skills, especially in multi-discipline and multi-cultural teams
• A full knowledge of project specific execution strategies, and the ability to develop them to meet challenging project objectives and deliverables
• An ‘Incident Free’ mind-set, and be a role model for their project team (Direct/Indirect hires)
• A proven HSSE leadership in managing and delivering large complex onshore projects
• A full understanding of how all elements of the project scope integrate and interface with each other and are managed to successfully deliver the right project outcome - from construction, and through to commissioning and handover to operations
• Demonstrate excellent teamwork skills, being able to work with the various sub-teams to resolve issues and reach decisions that are in the best interests of the integrated project team

 

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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Kate Backshall

Kate Backshall

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