Construction Manager
Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join the end client on the delivery of on a Heat offtake project for the installation of new heat offtake connections to the existing steam turbine, new heat recovery equipment, and a new heat pipe to an existing interface point already connected to an established heat network. The role is a contract position outside of IR35 for 8 months.
The Construction Manager position comes with a day rate from £500.00 to £550.00 per day outside of IR35. The project in based in South London.
Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
Lead and manage all on-site construction activities for the Heat Offtake project, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture in line with company standards and UK regulatory requirements.
Supervise and coordinate contractors to ensure works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, RAMS, permits, and programme milestones.
Manage complex site interfaces, including integration with live Energy Recovery Facility operations and external stakeholders.
Oversee site logistics, lifting operations, and temporary works to ensure safe and efficient sequencing of activities.
Implement robust quality control processes, ensuring all works meet required specifications and non-conformances are promptly addressed.
Support testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities to ensure successful system integration and handover.
Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 requirements, maintaining accurate site documentation, permits, and audit-ready records.
Provide clear site leadership, fostering effective communication and collaboration across contractors, operations, and project teams.
Deliver regular progress, safety, and risk updates, maintaining detailed site records to support project reporting and close-out.Location, day rate and timeframe of the Construction Manager position:
South London, UK
£500.00 to £550.00 per day outside IR35
Start date – May 2026
8 months
INDPOW
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