via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·6 days ago

UK Construction Manager (Strategic)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Runcorn Full-time GBP 78,000 – 82,000
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Senior Construction Manager (Civil / Strategy)
£78,000 - £82,000 + £8500 Car Allowance + !0% Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + 12.5% Pension + Healthcare + Benefits
Runcorn

Are you a Construction Manager looking for a strategic positions working on projects of national significance within the Energy and Gas Transmission sectors where you will lead this Tier 1 businesses Construction and compliance planning?

Are you familiar with NEC 4 projects and handling compensation events where you will hold a highly responsible role with project ownership?

In this role you will be overseeing complex Construction projects across the UK's Gas Transmission Network and, in the future, the Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor project. Responsible for key deliverables including standardising strategy, project compliance and man power; you will be reporting directly to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for someone for a Tier 1 business working on projects of national significance.

This company employ 20,000 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet.

This role would suit a Construction Manager with NEC 4 understanding looking for a strategic position where you will lead this Tier 1, global businesses UK Construction projects of national significance where you will be recognised for your success.

The Role:

  • Ultimately responsible for multi-million pound construction projects

  • Working to and auditing compliance to CDM 2015 regulations

  • Responsible for UK Construction Strategy

  • Key contact for clients, liasing between key stakeholders and managing expectations

  • Responsible for man power and continuation

  • Working from a Widnes based office, Hybrid, with travel to projects around the UK when required

The Person:
  • Construction Manager

  • Understanding of NEC 4 project framework

  • Energy, Oil, Gas, Power/Gas Transmission project experience or similar

Job Reference: BBBH 26025e

Keywords: Project, Manager, Management, Construction Manager, Strategic, Stragetgy, Construction, Utilities, PRINCE2, PM, Utilities, Rail, Energy, Oil, Gas, Transmission, Upstream, Downstream, Storage, Infrastructure, Gas, CDM, Tier 1, Strategy, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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