Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. As the Construction Manager, you will direct site safety on behalf of Mace and our client in a collaborative environment, interacting positively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for reviewing, recording, and auditing ongoing works to ensure compliance with client and industry standards including documentation, planned works, works in progress, completion, and final walkovers. You will attend programme and project meetings as required and utilise the client environment health and safety system, Eco online, to record and manage reporting of your work.

The project involves working with a utilities provider in the South-West area whose purpose is to deliver services in an environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial, and socially responsible manner, creating sustainable long-term value for all.

Your responsibilities will include conducting site surveys, identifying hazards, and completing risk assessments; highlighting potential specification and design issues before they affect construction, cost, or schedule; assisting Project Managers in managing contractors and ensuring measures are in place to manage construction risks; monitoring contractor performance, conducting regular audits, and maintaining records of construction activities including diaries of people, plant, and material; reviewing contractor procedures to ensure compliance with accepted RAMs, standards, and specifications; ensuring construction activities and materials supplied by contractors comply with relevant standards, specifications, and legislation; investigating non-conformances, developing solutions, and taking ownership of defect identification and resolution processes; reporting and investigating SHEQ hazards, near misses, and incidents; witnessing testing and commissioning activities and managing acceptance procedures; inspecting finished works, certifying quality standards, and managing handover activities including snagging items; investigating new materials and technology applications to meet maintenance and construction requirements; and providing technical construction expertise while protecting the principles of water hygiene.

Our values include Safety first - going home safe and well by championing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment; Client focus - delivering on our promise by owning the quality of deliverables and building long-term client relationships; Integrity - always doing the right thing by influencing positive outcomes and aligning with compliance obligations; and Creating opportunity - fostering a continuous improvement culture to inspire people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer welcoming interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you do not fulfil all criteria, please apply as you may be the best candidate for this or another role. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable within the role.

Experience
Significant experience on major, complex infrastructure projects in live environments. Strong HSE, quality, commissioning, and buildability expertise across multi-disciplinary delivery. Proven team leadership, programme management, and NEC4 contract knowledge. Proven experience in controlling quality and workmanship during construction. Knowledge of water industry standard specifications. Construction management expertise including monitoring works to ensure compliance with standards and specifications, identifying and managing defects, witnessing tests and inspections, and providing overall quality assurance.

About you
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. Strong leadership and communication skills to engage with multiple stakeholders. Commitment to safety and quality. Willingness to embrace Mace’s values of safety, client focus, integrity, and creating opportunity.

Qualifications
Relevant CSCS card and/or SMSTS accreditation. Full UK driving licence. Working towards membership of MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development is desirable. NEC4 ECC supervisor accreditation is desirable but not essential.