Construction Project Manager – Infrastructure (EV Installation) in Manchester

The ideal base location is within the Manchester/Birmingham/Sheffield area.

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.

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. The ideal base location is within the Manchester/Birmingham/Sheffield area, allowing efficient access to sites throughout the region; however, applicants from other locations will be considered if they are willing and able to travel extensively across the North. While the programme involves EV infrastructure, this is first and foremost a construction management role — ideal for professionals with a strong background in civil, retail, or commercial construction who can manage contractors, control costs, and lead safe, efficient builds across multiple live operational sites.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 and 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 programs to minimise 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 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

Under the supervision of the Line Manager Geographic Scope: North of England region, including (but not limited to) 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 will require nights away from home on occasion depending on scope and location of each project.

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). Regular reporting to senior management.

External: Liaise with contractors, local authorities, regulatory bodies, and suppliers. Attendance of review meetings and work committees as required. Represent MFG at site and progress meetings.

COMPLEXITY & CHALLENGES

Managing multiple concurrent projects in live operational environments. Ensuring strict compliance with HSE and petroleum regulations. Driving performance and accountability across contractors and stakeholders. Delivering cost and time efficiencies without compromising quality. Navigating a broad geographic area with multiple site visits per week. Promotion of positive and productive working relationships with all MFG employees.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong background in construction project management.
• Proven track record delivering civil, retail, or commercial build projects.
• Solid understanding of CDM and building regulations.
• Demonstrable HSE leadership.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget control skills.
• High self‑motivation, organisational discipline, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good numeracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the North of England – likely in excess of 40,000 miles per year.
• Determination for continuous improvement with a hard‑working ethic.
• Experience working on EV infrastructure or forecourt construction (advantage but not essential).
• Knowledge of petroleum regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.

Why Join Us:

• Lead major construction projects as part of a fast‑growing national infrastructure programme.
• Be at the centre of delivery, driving safety, quality, and performance.
• Competitive package and opportunities for career growth.
• Field‑based autonomy with strong team support.

The Company

MFG is committed to being a great place to work. We are very proud of what we do and are continually striving to be better. At MFG, we encourage our people to take responsibility, embrace change and challenge the norms. We have a culture of striving to deliver the best service to our customers while also bringing out the best in our people. We recognise the strength of teamwork and we celebrate our successes together. Our people are rewarded well for their efforts, recognising the valuable contribution that everyone makes to our business.

The Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training & Development
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Online Discounts