Construction Manager 
Location: London / South East (travel to London sites required)
Full-time, Permanent
Competitive + Flexible Benefits

Freedom’s Major Projects team has an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to take ownership of construction delivery for a major 132kV project, including substation and underground cable works.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Plan and oversee safe delivery of construction works in line with Freedom and client standards.
• Manage project construction programme and report progress.
• Implement quality management processes on site (ITPs, documentation, inspections).
• Interpret engineering drawings and resolve queries with project teams.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Engineering, and Commercial teams to manage risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and maintain a strong health and safety culture.
• Motivate and manage Freedom and supply chain teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Resource planning and coordination for internal and external teams.
• Prepare and check key safety documentation (CPP, RAMS, permits).

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience delivering EHV/HV construction schemes at 132/66kV (ICP, Private Networks, or DNO preferred).
• Civils or electrical bias with multi-discipline experience.
• SMSTS and appropriate CSCS/ECS card.
• CDM 2015 competency.
• IOSH and Streetworks NRSWA (desirable).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Founded in 1921, our business has grown from a small electrical contractor to the award-winning, industry-leading company we are today. We are family-owned with a great heritage and we are proud of everything we’ve achieved and all the projects we’ve successfully delivered to our customers over the years. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. We have offices, manufacturing facilities and sites located across the UK. Everything we do at NG Bailey is driven by our purpose: Together we create and maintain exceptional building and infrastructure to enable a society that connects seamlessly, operates efficiently and prospers now and in the future.  We believe in bringing buildings to life and we know that the benefits of our work will be felt by generations to come. We do this by responsibly designing, operating and maintaining buildings, infrastructure and services. The way we do business has remained unchanged since we were founded and it’s what makes us different. We’re proud of our history and look forward to continuing our legacy of almost a century of operational and technical excellence. 

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Our Engineering division specialises in the design, offsite manufacture and installation of mechanical and electrical solutions, and we have an industry-leading reputation for delivering our work and projects responsibly and sustainably.

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