Construction Manager (Site, Commercial and Pre-Construction)

Construction Manager (Site, Commercial and Pre-Construction)

Leap29 Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Construction Manager (Site, Commercial and Pre-Construction)

Leap29 have a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Manager for utility scale solar sites across the UK. The Construction Manager is likely to come from a Commercial Manager, Contract Manager, or Quantity Surveyor background and will take over from project development and oversee pre-construction activities.

Our client is a leading independent renewable energy company, operating over 1 GW of assets in 20 countries with excellent growth ambitions. The Construction Manager will oversee the delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects.

Some of the essential qualities of the successful candidate will include:

• Commercial, Contracts or Quantity Surveyor experience
• Ability to take projects from pre-construction stage and liaise with Project Development team
• Relationship with landowners
• Familiarity with EPC/O&M tendering, Tender Documents and Offers, and Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering contracts
• Lead the owners management during the construction phase
• Site management and Project Management
• Strong knowledge of UK construction practices, regulations, and standards, including CDM compliance
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop the Construction Phase Plan in collaboration with subcontractors, detailing schedules and milestones
• Coordinate logistics with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment
• Conduct pre-construction site assessments and manage site setup, including temporary facilities, access roads, and laydown areas

Site Management

• Lead and manage on-site subcontractor teams, ensuring efficient workflows and timely completion
• Groundworks, trenching, and structure installation
• Module mounting and electrical works
• Site reinstatement and final handover

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Collaborate with Engineering to develop the Risk Register during pre-construction and ensure a smooth handover to the construction phase
• Act as Principal Contractor, ensuring full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations, including CDM regulations
• Implement and enforce health & safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS)
• Promote a strong safety culture, conducting regular toolbox talks, site inspections, and incident reporting

Quality Assurance & Reporting

• Ensure all work is delivered to the highest standards and in line with Employer Requirements and industry best practices
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager, including cost tracking and risk assessments

Resource Management

• Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing potential overruns
• Optimize resource allocation across manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send your CV through to Rob Byrom.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning, Engineering, and Project Management

Industries

Construction and Services for Renewable Energy