Construction Manager

United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a stronger, 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 #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 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

The Role :

In the role of Construction Manager, your duties 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 serve as the primary UU point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholder issues arising from the construction works and be the key interface between the Project and UU Operations. In this capacity, you will coordinate the work under the UU Work Authorisation Procedure.

Furthermore, you will be designated as the supervisor within the NEC4 Contract, endowed with contractual authority. You will also hold a specified number of Project Manager delegated contractual powers to ensure the contractor’s performance aligns with the contract stipulations.

Key elements include;

This role will be based in Cumbria, North & West.

Key Accountabilities :

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

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

Your application will go through the following stages of assessment :

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