Construction Project Manager – Infrastructure (EV Installation)

Job Purpose As part of MFG’s national infrastructure development strategy, we are delivering an ambitious construction programme to install new electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities across our UK estate. We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee and deliver multiple construction projects across the North of England region. Main Accountabilities Reporting to the EV Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of assigned construction projects, from detailed design through to completion and handover. The role begins once a project enters the detailed design stage, post‑planning permission but is subject to variation(s). Full construction management of multiple projects across the North of England, ensuring delivery to scope, budget, and schedule. Programme and budget control, including review and challenge of contractor plans to minimise disruption to operational sites. HSE and regulatory compliance, ensuring all contract maintenance and contractors adhere to CDM regulations, the Blue Book, and relevant building standards. Pre‑construction readiness – verifying planning conditions, ensuring compliance factors/planning requirements are followed, and coordinating with authorities. Stakeholder coordination with Principal Contractors, Designers, local authorities, petroleum officers, and prime authority partners. Contractor management, including allocation, performance oversight, HSE safety reviews and audits, and quality control inspections. Production, coordination and management of Construction Design Plans, ensuring alignment with internal operational teams. Site presence – conducting pre‑start meetings, regular site visits (bi‑weekly), progress reviews, and final snagging inspections. Review and challenge contractor programmes to minimize any site interruption and ensure all income‑generating equipment is operational as much as possible. RAMS approval, permit issuing, and ongoing safety audits throughout the construction phase. Support the Manager, HSE with company integrated management systems (FM). Support an effective purchase order and contractor management system. Cost and downtime reduction by proactively identifying efficiencies and mitigating risks. Supporting smooth handovers and operational readiness, including staff briefing and ‘Go Live’ training on new infrastructure delivered to the operations team on site. To support and carry out duties as instructed from time to time from the relevant line manager(s). Dimensions Geographic scope: North of England region, including Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds and surrounding areas up to the Scottish borders; extensive travel within the region required; occasional national travel for meetings or training; duties may require nights away from home. Reporting: Reports to EV Construction Manager; works closely with Infrastructure, Operations, and Development teams. Work Context Projects are delivered in live operational environments, including petrol forecourts and supermarket retail sites, requiring careful coordination to minimise disruption to trading activities. This is a field‑based role with regular site visits and travel across the North of England. Candidates should be comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple projects at different stages simultaneously, and ensuring the highest safety and quality standards on every site. Communications Internal: Liaise with Infrastructure, Operations, Fuels, and Development teams (phone, email, Teams, one‑to‑one meetings, conference calls) and provide regular reporting to senior management. External: Liaise with contractors, local authorities, regulatory bodies, and suppliers; attend review meetings and work committees as required; represent MFG at site and progress meetings. Complexity