Construction Manager - bWGM

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

1/13/2025

The Vacancy

BWGM Joint Venture combines the considerable water sector skills and experience of two RSK companies, Binnies UK and WGM Engineering. This exciting partnership combines 100 years of Binnies’ engineering expertise with WGM’s unique engineering solutions with access to their in-house fabrication, specialist coatings and workshop facilities. Here at BWGM we provide a self-delivery design and build approach for non-infrastructure project delivery, turnkey capital projects, new build solutions, capital maintenance projects, process plant integration and commissioning.

Our inhouse self-delivery strategy provides improved assurance, affordability, quality, safety, communications, innovation, and collaboration. Our projects are led by experienced programme and project managers to drive efficiencies. We are committed to innovation, carbon reduction, continuous learning, and improvement in the way we work to enhance productivity, reduce cycle times, and improve efficiency. Our employment within local communities will provide knowledge transfer and social value improvements.

BWGM have an excellent opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our Projects division on a permanent basis covering various sites throughout the Southern Water or United Utilities frameworks based in England. As the Construction Manager you will plan construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. Reporting into the Contracts Delivery Manager, the Construction Manager will be responsible for budgeting, organization, implementation and scheduling of the projects.

Main Duties

• Managing and coordinating the projects construction teams to ensure delivery of project deliverables on time, within budget and to the highest standard.
• Ensure effective management of Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance for all projects during both phases of pre-construction & construction.
• Building relationships with the internal teams, the client, and other relevant contractors on site and communicate effectively between all parties.
• Support the pre-construction team, along with the Senior Project Managers in the development of projects through to construction.
• Oversee and manage any construction and commissioning risks initiating corrective action where necessary.
• Plan resource and identify the workload of current and new projects with the assistance of the Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Senior Programme Planner.
• Contribute to the effective management of internal skills and resource requirements, where it is effective, efficient and when necessary, sub-contract packages set up to achieve successful delivery of all projects.
• Provide feedback to the pre-construction team at all stages of construction and commissioning.
• Contribute and help to ensure that success throughout all projects is achieved by delivering the programme on time, with minimal delays that effect the pre-agreed completion dates.
• Seek to recruit staff within the team in line with progressive forecasting of all projects and as per the strategic projects’ org structure.
• Reporting daily/weekly to the Projects Director and Contracts Delivery Manager on key aspects of progress issues and concerns at bWGM and client level.
  
  
  

To be considered for this position you will have at least 3-5 years previous experience within a similar level managerial role and ideally be qualified within an engineering discipline. Previous experience of the water or wastewater industry would be beneficial for this position Due to the nature of the role travel to various sites throughout the country is required so a valid UK driving license is essential.

To apply please send an update cv to the recruitment team for further review.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build. 

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?