Civil Construction Manager

E.ON has established a growing Independent Connections Provider (ICP) business to deliver complex grid connections and support the UK’s transition to net zero. Working across LV through to 132kV infrastructure, the team delivers high-quality design and construction solutions, including major civils and cable installation. As part of E.ON’s wider strategy, the ICP works alongside the newly formed Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO), enabling a fully integrated “design, build, own, operate and maintain” offering—giving customers a seamless alternative to traditional multi-supplier models.

As a Construction Manager, you’ll support a team of project managers and site supervisors in delivering complex LV to HV/EHV (up to 132kV) connection projects. This will include overseeing major civil engineering works such as deep excavations, trench support, tunnelling, shaft construction and drilling activities. You’ll play a key role in coordinating construction delivery, with a particular focus on NERS-accredited civils works, acting as a trusted technical point of contact across the team.

• Demonstrate effective individual and collective SHE leadership and promote enthusiastic SHE culture.
• High level of understanding in the operational and documented requirements to deliver NERS, CDM, NOTICING and RAMS.
• Highly competent in supporting with tendering around material quants and run rates in different road types and footpaths etc.
• Ensure the Project delivery team and individual projects are suitably resourced in line with workload and budget.
• Responsible for supporting the scope of works, the plan and the target cost for each element of the project the PM is assigned to.
• Providing clear support to the Project Teams and also controlling the activities of the Teams against budget.
• Responsible for ensuring safe management and systems of work are deployed by all personnel involved on the project and accountable for establishing effective controls of the site construction activities.
• Seek ways of optimising the resource plan in conjunction with the HO ICP and others.
• Drive performance, actively seeking to improve and optimise delivery methods.
• Provide a professional and consistent approach for the management and execution of major projects.
• To work alongside and provide direct support to the commercial team to ensure robust project cost controls – managing the profit and loss to agreed margins.
• Own the Projects company procedures and drive continuous improvement.
• Establish working relationships with supply chain representatives to execute projects efficiently.
• Carry out site inspections as appropriate and agree benchmarks on quality.
• Manage safety, health and environmental matters proactively in accordance with the business policy statement, corporate guidelines and statutory legislation.

• Significant and demonstrable electrical experience within ICP delivery of HV /EHV Networks.
• Strong background in managing heavy civils in both the Highways and private sectors.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM and NEC form contracts.
• Knowledge of NERS.
• Self-motivated, driven to achieve results, and able to motivate staff to meet tight deadlines.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Project.
• Good written, verbal and presentation skills.

• IOSHH Manager or equivalent CDM Competence certificate.
• CSCS.

• Award‑Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly - Our industry‑leading hybrid and family‑friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria move forward to the next stage of our recruitment process, and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top‑tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.