Posted: 17h ago
The role
Overview
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First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic national construction business who are looking to recruit a Construction Manager on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Inverness depot.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the Head of Projects in planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple civil engineering projectsProvide programme-level oversight of scope, cost, schedule, and risk.Ensure integration between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.Manage deliverables from inception and client ask, through pre construction, Delivery and handover.Monitor performance against KPIs and take corrective action where required.Civil Engineering OversightLead delivery of complex civils packages (groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, infrastructure, drainage, earthworks, structural alterations, etc.).Ensure works comply with technical specifications, site licence conditions, and regulatory standards.Oversee subcontractor performance and commercial management in conjunction with the commercial team.Governance, Risk & ComplianceEnsure projects comply with safety, environmental, and quality requirements.Manage programme-level risk registers and mitigation strategies.Prepare and present progress reports, financial forecasts, and risk updates to senior stakeholders.Support assurance reviews, audits, and stage gate approvals.Stakeholder & Client InterfaceAct as a key interface between project teams, client representatives, regulators, and supply chain partners.Support the Project Director in senior stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.Contribute to long-term programme strategy and resource planning.Commercial & Financial ControlMonitor programme budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.Support change management processes and ensure variations are properly assessed and authorised.Contribute to commercial negotiations where required.Leadership & Team DevelopmentPromote BRAVE culture aligned with site standards.Provide leadership and mentoring to Project Managers and Engineers.Ensure HR procedures and best practice are applied.Support with Employee Engagement.Encourage continuous improvement and best practice across the programme.Skills and Experience:
Demonstrable experience operating as a Construction Manager on major infrastructure or construction projectsProven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary site operationsStrong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and site logisticsExperience managing subcontractors and supply chain partnersSolid knowledge of HSEQ regulations and implementation on siteProven track record of delivering projects to programme, budget, and quality targetsStrong leadership, communication, and organisational skillsExperience working on renewable energy or large-scale civil engineering projects (desirable)Experience within hydro-electric, power, or heavy infrastructure environments (desirable)Experience working within joint venture or alliance structures (desirable)Familiarity with remote or logistically challenging site environmentsAbility to contribute to early-stage planning and constructability reviewsExperience driving productivity and efficiency improvements on siteMB969: Construction Manager
Location: Inverness
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + £6,325 Car Allowance
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Additional Company Benefits: Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Company Car/Car Allowance (Depending on job grade), Pension matched up to 8%, 25 days annual leave – plus holiday (opportunity to buy/sell leave will be implemented from January 2026), Private medical insurance, Free 24/7 EAP
