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Closing Date: 25/11/2025
Job Title: Construction Manager – Water Capital Delivery
Location: Falmer (Hybrid) with site visits across the patch
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Salary and package to be discussed at the screening stage
Job Overview
Southern Water is seeking a dynamic and experienced Construction Manager to lead the Construction Supervision Team within our Capital Delivery function. This pivotal role ensures the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects in line with Southern Water Standards (SWS), NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract Supervisor duties, and regulatory requirements. You will provide functional leadership and line management to a team of approximately eight ECC Construction Supervisors, acting as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for construction compliance and quality assurance across our Delivery Partner (DP) and Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP) contracts.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
* Lead, coach, and develop the ECC Supervisors across Water and Wastewater Capital Delivery;
* Manage staffing schedules and recruitment, ensuring the right people are in the right place at the right time;
* Drive continuous professional development and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
* Champion health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all construction activities;
* Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and promote sustainable solutions, including Biodiversity Net Gain.
Construction Oversight Assurance
* Lead constructability reviews and ensure "right first time" delivery through pre‑construction and construction phases;
* Provide assurance to leadership that all works meet the quality standards defined in the Works Information.
Commissioning Support & Standards Development
* Support commissioning activities, particularly in water projects;
* Develop strategic plans to enhance construction and NEC4 ECC compliance;
* Create and manage audit plans for Construction Supervisors.
About You
* HNC or higher in Civil or Process Engineering;
* Proven experience in construction management;
* Strong understanding of NEC4 ECC Supervisor duties and CDM regulations;
* Excellent communication and leadership skills;
* Computer literate and familiar with industry specifications (CESWI, WIMES, etc.).
Desirable
* NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation;
* Experience in water sector design and build;
* Knowledge of commissioning, Inspection & Testing Plans (ITPs), and Reg 31 requirements.
Package
This role will be full‑time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. Southern Water operates a hybrid approach to working between our Falmer office and home.
* Company and performance‑related bonus;
* Generous pension up to 11% company contribution;
* 25 days annual leave;
* Life assurance equal to 4x salary;
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service);
* Health Cash Plan;
* Full funded eye tests;
* Two paid volunteering days a year;
* Occupational health service;
* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers;
* Digital GP service;
* Study support may be available for job‑related qualifications;
* Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options;
* Cycle to work scheme.
Privacy Statement
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
Eligibility
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months). If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
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