Senior Construction Manager | Pumped Storage Hydro

Our client is delivering one of the UK's largest and most strategically important renewable energy infrastructure projects - a multi-billion-pound Pumped Storage Hydro development that will play a vital role in strengthening grid resilience, enabling renewable generation and supporting the UK's journey to net zero. As the project moves into its construction phase, they are seeking an exceptional Senior Construction Manager / Director to lead client-side site delivery across this nationally significant programme. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of construction activities on a landmark infrastructure project, overseeing delivery from mobilisation through to commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

Provide visible leadership across all site operations, promoting an uncompromising culture of health, safety, environmental compliance and operational excellence; Lead and develop the client-side construction and site delivery organisation throughout the project lifecycle; Manage the successful delivery of major construction packages, ensuring performance against programme, quality, commercial and safety objectives; Coordinate interfaces across heavy civil engineering, tunnelling, mechanical, electrical, grid connection and commissioning activities; Oversee construction readiness, logistics planning, sequencing and execution strategies; Review construction methodologies, temporary works and critical delivery plans to ensure safe and efficient execution; Work closely with principal contractors, specialist subcontractors, designers and project stakeholders to resolve technical and delivery challenges; Support contract administration, project controls, risk management and change management activities; Ensure compliance with planning conditions, environmental commitments, statutory obligations and regulatory requirements; Lead the transition from construction through commissioning, energisation and final project handover

Requirements

Proven experience leading construction delivery on major infrastructure or energy projects valued in excess of £400 million; Strong background within Tier 1 contractors or major client organisations delivering complex civil engineering programmes; Extensive experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams and contractor interfaces across large-scale projects; Demonstrable expertise in heavy civil engineering, tunnelling, hydroelectric, water, transmission or major energy infrastructure projects; Strong understanding of NEC contracts, collaborative delivery models and commercial project management; Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations, construction safety leadership and quality management systems; Experience supporting projects through construction, commissioning and operational handover; Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related engineering discipline; Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making skills within high-profile project environments

Nice to have

Chartered status

Benefits

Executive-level salary with performance-related bonus; Comprehensive benefits and pension package; Relocation and accommodation support where required; Opportunity to lead the construction of one of the UK's most significant renewable energy infrastructure projects; Influence project strategy as part of the senior leadership team; Long-term career development within a business investing heavily in major energy infrastructure; The opportunity to deliver a nationally significant project that will support the UK's electricity network for decades to come