Construction Manager

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Liv Staples

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Construction Manager

We're looking for a Construction / Operations Manager to join our IMRDS Capital Mains Renewal team based in Milton, Cambridge.

Location: Milton, Cambridge

Hours: 45 hours per week

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity to lead part of the Capital Mainlaying Programme, delivering significant infrastructure projects across the region. You'll play a key role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and ensuring safe, efficient delivery of essential water services. Working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders, you'll have the opportunity to innovate, inspire, and make a real difference to communities and the environment.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Construction / Operations Manager, you'll be working within the IMRDS Capital Mains Renewal team, supporting them in delivering strategic and operational goals across the region. Your day to day will include:

• Leading and inspiring teams to maximise safety, quality, and productivity across all sites
• Managing contract performance, P&L, and key performance indicators to ensure sustainable outcomes
• Developing and coaching senior operational teams, setting clear objectives and supporting their growth
• Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and customers, resolving queries and ensuring excellent service
• Driving innovation and efficiency through new approaches, processes, and technology

What are we looking for?

This role of Construction / Operations Manager is great for you if:

• You hold IOSH or SMSTS qualification, along with ILM Level or equivalent
• You have formal CDM training and full NRSWA qualifications
• You have substantial experience in the utility, construction, or infrastructure environment
• You have proven experience managing people, stakeholders, and commercial performance
• You hold a Full driving licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities, you can see more information about our water business here. There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.

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• Location: Cambridge

• Vacancy ID: 13003

• Background check: None

• Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

• Contract type: Permanent

• Working hours: Full Time

• Flexible working: No

  Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

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