Construction Manager Southwest

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!Location: Southwest Region, UKSalary: Competitive

Here's what you'll be doing

At E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we are leading the way in the UK's energy transition, playing a pivotal role in achieving net zero. We specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low-carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses. With our projects, we are reducing carbon footprints and driving forward the shift to cleaner energy. Join us and be part of a team that’s not just imagining a greener future but actively building it.

Your Role:

Are you ready to be at the forefront of the UK’s energy revolution? As our new Construction Manager for the Southwest Region, you will have the unique opportunity to lead the delivery of advanced heat networks, renewables and other key infrastructure projects that directly support the transition to a net zero economy. This role is crucial to ensuring the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of projects, from initial construction through to commissioning and handover, contributing to a sustainable energy future.

In this role, you won’t just be managing timelines and budgets—you’ll be leading a team to deliver the infrastructure that powers our heat networks and low-carbon solutions. You will play a central part in driving innovation, ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with the highest quality to support E.ON’s vision for a decarbonised future.

Why This Role?

Shape the Future: Lead projects that are integral to the development of heat networks, renewables and key infrastructure projects—a key solution in providing efficient, sustainable heating to homes and businesses across the Southwest.

Drive the Energy Transition: Your work will directly support the UK’s net zero goals, making a real difference in reducing carbon emissions and building resilient, sustainable communities.

Lead Innovation: Join the Construction and Major Projects team, managing and implementing cutting-edge technologies that are transforming how energy is delivered.

Inspire and Empower: Guide a team that is committed to creating a cleaner, smarter energy landscape, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the successful delivery of low-carbon construction projects, including the development of heat networks across the Southwest Region.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and performance targets, from construction and commissioning through to smooth handover.
• Support EIS’s net zero goals by achieving Medium-Term Plan (MTP) objectives.
• Build and lead project delivery teams, ensuring that each project is resourced effectively to achieve successful outcomes.
• Integrate sustainable construction practices into every project, prioritising energy efficiency and decarbonisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring projects align with customer needs and expectations while delivering positive impacts for local communities.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management, celebrating key milestones and addressing any challenges.

What we need from you

A Visionary Leader: You understand the role of heat networks and energy infrastructure in the energy transition and have a passion for sustainable solutions.

Proven Experience: Extensive background in managing large-scale construction projects, ideally within renewable energy, heat networks, or infrastructure sectors.

Safety and Quality Focused: Commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery excellence, holding NEBOSH certification.

Innovative and Strategic Thinker: Ability to identify opportunities for efficiency and new solutions in project delivery.

Strong Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and inspire both teams and stakeholders.

It would be great if you had

• A background in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Management

Here’s what you need to know

Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022!

As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our 2022/23 ranking is 15th) we’ve proven that we’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.

We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working?and offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time and job share.

As a Disability Confident Employer we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications,?and capabilities throughout your career.?