Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Shape the future with Bilfinger UK: With a strong commitment to sustainability, Bilfinger UK stands out as a premier provider of engineering and maintenance services. For over 50 years, Bilfinger UK has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, delivering advanced solutions that support industries, infrastructure, and communities across the United Kingdom.

As a key member of the globally respected Bilfinger Group, Bilfinger UK has built a reputation as a versatile leader, offering both onshore and offshore services. From energy and utilities to pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals, the company’s broad expertise across various sectors makes it a trusted partner in the industry, as well as a work environment where you can develop your potential.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future! 

The Role: Construction Manager

To manage the development and delivery of the construction activities to meet key targets of time, cost, quality and HSE agreed by the business. You must have an extensive on-site construction management and execution experience. working closely with internal and external stakeholders and be familiar with forms of contract such as NEC3/4 and IChemE. 

Accountabilities:

• Ensure Safety, Health & Environmental protection are given the highest priority throughout all construction activities
• Work with the project HSE Team to manage HSE activities throughout the construction and commissioning phases of the project
• Act as the 'Principal Contractor' under the CDM Regulation 1994
• Ensure construction hazards are managed throughout the project
• Use appropriate quality systems for the control of construction information
• Identify and manage all key construction risks to minimise their impact on the project
• Work with the construction and wider project team to successfully deliver the project requirements
• Liaise with the key customer plant personnel to ensure the construction plan is consistent with current standards and local requirements
• Provide appropriate construction support for commissioning
• Ensure construction meets appropriate quality standards supported by agreed test requirements

Specific Activities:

• Develop and approve the construction elements of the project programme for your agreed areas
• Produce and maintain the project Contract Arrangements Plan and file
• Check, approve and record issue of all information to construction sub-contractors
• Raise purchase orders and manage contracts for construction activities where required
• Lead the relevant Construction Meetings
• Aid in monitoring and report on construction performance including, progress, costs, HSE etc.
• Approve  'site variations' within agreed budget where required
• Arrange completion of key quality inspections and associated documentation & certificates during construction e.g. pressure tests
• Check, approve and record issue of all information and systems for handover to commissioning

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in EPC contracts (Civil & Construction)
• Managing budgets / Financial controls
• Subcontractor management
• Project Management (projects >10 million)
• HND/C in Civil or associated discipline
• Accredited CSCS
• APMP accredited
• NEC Project Manager

For additional information please contact Carla Yvonne Bowman by email carla.bowman@bilfinger.com.

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

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