Strategic Construction Manager (Energy Projects)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment LimitedRuncornreedpublished 10/02/2026
Must-have:SeniorHybrid

£78,000 - £82,000 + £8500 Car Allowance + !0% Bonus + 25 Days Holiday + 12.5% Pension + Healthcare + Benefits Runcorn

Are you a Construction Manager from an Energy Projects background looking for a permanent role where you will be leading strategy for complex projects within the Energy and Gas transmission space for a Tier 1 global business?

Do you want an autonomous role where you'll make a significant impact, reporting directly to senior leadership, and your achievements will be recognised?

In this role you will be overseeing complex Construction projects across the UK's Gas Transmission Network and, in the future, the Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor project. Responsible for key deliverables including standardising strategy, project compliance and man power; you will be reporting directly to senior leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for someone for a Tier 1 business working on projects of national significance. This company employ 20,000 employees globally and are market leaders in the design, installation and service of advanced industrial automation technology. They are currently striving towards achieving net zero and have sustainability at the heart of their business. They pride themselves on delivering the most reliable distributed control systems on the planet. This role would suit a Construction Manager from an Energy projects background looking for a strategic position that grants autonomy, further progression and recognition for your achievements.

The Role:

  • Responsible for multi-million pound construction projects
  • Approving project plans
  • Creating CDM plans and ensuring compliance
  • Key contact for clients, liasing between key stakeholders and managing expectations
  • Responsible for man power and continuation
  • Working from a Widnes based office, Hybrid, with travel to projects around the UK when required

The Person:

  • Construction Manager
  • Energy, Oil, Gas, Power/Gas Transmission project experience or similar

Job Reference: BBBH 26025k Keywords: Project, Manager, Management, Construction Manager, Strategic, Stragetgy, Construction, Utilities, PRINCE2, PM, Utilities, Rail, Energy, Oil, Gas, Transmission, Upstream, Downstream, Storage, Infrastructure, Gas, CDM, Tier 1, Strategy, Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Runcorn If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.