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Job title Construction Manager Ref 43504 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Beckton - IG11 0AD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary from £60,000 to £79,000 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. Job grade C Closing date 24/02/2026   Are you an experienced construction professional with a background in wastewater—or do you come from another sector with highly transferable skills such as utilities, energy, transport, highways, rail, oil & gas, power generation, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or large‑scale infrastructure? Thames Water has an exciting opportunity for you! We’re looking for a  Construction Manager  to help deliver some of the largest and most complex infrastructure programmes in the UK. Whether you’re already working within wastewater or you bring expertise from another safety‑critical or infrastructure‑driven environment, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact. In this role, you’ll champion construction excellence, safeguard the performance and resilience of our assets, and ensure projects are delivered safely, sustainably, and to the highest standards. If you thrive on leading teams, tackling technical challenges, and maintaining exceptional quality in fast‑moving project environments, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll be doing as a Construction Manager Providing expert technical oversight of wastewater treatment processes to ensure construction activities protect the day‑to‑day operations of our treatment plants. Ensuring full compliance with environmental requirements throughout asset design and delivery, monitoring contractor performance and driving continuous improvement. Managing consultant specialists and SMEs to deliver robust construction assurance across all wastewater projects in your portfolio. Collaborating closely with Asset Management, Engineering, and Operations to align solutions, share lessons learned, and ensure consistent design and delivery outcomes. Supporting contractor and consultant assessment, selection, and appointment processes. Leading the Operational Integration team to ensure project deliverables are clearly defined, achievable, and fully agreed upon by all stakeholders. Verifying and approving key project documentation, including Project Delivery Plans, Commissioning Plans, and test plans. You’ll be based at an office within the East London catchment, primarily supporting  Beckton and Crossness STW , with travel expected across the wider Thames Water region. This role requires  4 days per week on-site , depending on project demands. 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. This role includes a  £5,800 annual car allowance . What you should bring to the role An engineering degree or equivalent experience in a similar construction or engineering position. Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment works design, construction, and operations—or substantial experience in another complex process environment. The capability to undertake detailed technical reviews of project information. NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate. Knowledge of performance and quality management principles. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £60,000 to £79,000 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. This role will come with a car allowance of £5,800 per annum. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays). Annual Bonus. Private Medical Health Care. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Find out more about our  benefits and perks Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our  purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.  Why choose us?  Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the  recruitment process . If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to  help and support . When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The Role   We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead all pre-contract activities and ensure the successful transition of projects from client instruction through to contract execution. This is a pivotal role within TG Escapes, focused on securing viable, profitable projects while coordinating internal teams, consultants, and clients.  This role is office-based at our Coventry Head Office, therefore candidates must be within a commutable distance, although flexible/hybrid working may be available for the right individual.   Key Responsibilities   Pre-Construction Leadership   Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase for clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams. Lead internal pre-construction meetings, tracking actions, risks, and programme milestones. Ensure all activities align with company processes, timelines, and commercial objectives.   Project Feasibility & Early Engagement   Support the sales team in reviewing new enquiries for viability, constraints, and risks. Coordinate site assessments, surveys, and investigations. Work closely with planning consultants and design teams from project inception.   Design Coordination   Identify design deliverables and communicate requirements to the Technical Director. Manage information flow between clients and the design team. Support procurement, onboarding, and management of external designers. Ensure drawings and specifications are viable and meet client expectations.    Estimating & Commercial Support   Liaise with the commercial team on cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions. Review subcontractor, consultant, and supplier quotations. Challenge assumptions, value-engineer solutions, and mitigate commercial risk. Support preparation of tender bids, proposals, and client presentations.   Programme Development   Establish preliminary design and manufacturing programmes aligned with TG Escapes’ build solutions. Identify critical path items, procurement lead times, and efficiencies. Coordinate with production and logistics teams to align sequencing with factory capacity.  Risk Management & Compliance   Identify and manage design, planning, ecological, commercial, and construction risks. Ensure mitigation strategies are implemented and monitored. Maintain compliance with CDM regulations, sustainability standards, and timber-frame safety and quality guidance.  Client & Stakeholder Management   Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders. Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations. Ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams.  Handover to Delivery   Produce comprehensive pre-construction handover documentation. Ensure design freeze, cost agreement, and scope clarity prior to contract award. Support delivery teams during project mobilisation as required.    Skills & Experience   Essential   Proven experience in pre-construction within modular (MMC) or off-site construction. Experience leading multidisciplinary design and technical teams. Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret cost plans, BOQs, and tender documentation. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.  Desirable   Experience within education and leisure sectors. Knowledge of sustainable construction methods. Understanding of planning processes and building control requirements. Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Asta). Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.    Personal Attributes   Proactive, organised, and detail-driven. Strong leadership and collaborative working style. Commercially aware with technical accuracy. Problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset. Passionate about sustainability and modern methods of construction.   What We Offer   Attractive, negotiable salary Minimum 37 hours per week with potential hybrid working 25 days holiday plus public holidays Office-based role at Coventry Head Office (Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:00 | Fri 8:00–14:30) Support with career progression and education Paid professional membership Cycle2Work scheme Charitable fundraising through our TG Challenge and CSR activities A supportive, innovative, and design-led working environment   Why Join TG Escapes?   Work on cutting-edge modular projects that positively impact communities and the environment Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking culture Strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly design Excellent professional development and growth opportunities Benefits including Hybrid Working, TG Challenge, The Great Escape Day, and 25 days’ holiday  

Purpose – WIN WITH THE YOUNGER PROFESSIONALS Become the brand and product of choice for young trade professionals through education and training. Securing the engagement of younger trade professionals is essential for the company's long-term growth. Raising awareness of our company, brands, and products among this demographic is a critical driver for future success. Our strategy involves engaging with apprentices and young trade professionals early in their education and careers to foster brand loyalty and product familiarity. We aim to support college lecturers by offering expert product training that encompasses both safety and operational guidelines, preparing students for their careers as qualified tradespeople. Additionally, obtaining a recognized certification in DEWALT power tools will enhance students' employability upon completion of their training programs. Training and education will be central to achieving this objective. Key Tasks Collaborate with the Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager to formulate a training programme aimed at engaging young trade professionals and educational institutions. Support the conducting of thorough research to understand the demographics, prior knowledge, learning preferences, and specific needs of our target audience. Use surveys, interviews and focus groups to gather detailed insights. Support the development of appropriate training materials aligned with the strategy and research feedback whether through practical face-to-face sessions, digital modules on our MYTOOLS Training platform, or video content. This will be achieved through working with the Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager. Establish relationships with technical colleges to become the power tool trainer of choice for our industry, Supporting and providing guidance to Trade Schools ensuring they are compliant with ever changing regulations, e.g dust, noise, vibration etc… The delivery of training to key targeted colleges once the curriculum and training material has been developed. This will be across your region. Measure all training activity to provide full accountability and ROI. Competencies and Skills Have specific trade knowledge and experience of working on the “jobsite” as a qualified tradesperson. Skills to develop the right level of instructional material suitable to the target audience. Communication skills for the delivery of training for the established training programmes. Relationship building skills, to develop strong ties to colleges to accelerate the programme across our region. Collaborator; be disciplined to work remotely and in person with a multi-cultural team on a day-to-day basis. Key Relationships Senior DEWALT Academy Training Manager – Building programmes, training delivery and measurement. Local Trade & End User Transformation Manager – Building relationships with selected colleges to successfully rollout the programme. Local Commercial Team – Supporting our trade partners in gaining access to colleges providing clear route to sales opportunities. Group Commercial Training Manager Power Tools & HTAS – Local Commercial Team – Creating training content to support new training programmes. Senior Digital Training Development Manager – Creating digital training material to support training programmes. Knowledge & Experience Having experience in the following will be a key advantage; Be a qualified tradesperson in one of the following fields. Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing or Concrete work. Experience of working in a trade school environment. Must be an English speaker Please apply using the link below: