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Assistant Construction Manager

Salary Range
£55,000 - £60,000
£4,583 - £5,000 / mo

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Location Base
Maidstone, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

WGM Engineering is one of Scotland’s leading engineering solution providers and performing responsibly is integral to our success and sustainability. We are committed to delivering projects and services whilst ensuring that we meet our customer and society needs, whilst managing the social and environmental impacts of our business. Since trading commenced in 1986, WGM has continued to develop its operations to adhere to the marketplace and client demand. This has been achieved by offering a unique and total service where Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Engineering disciplines are provisioned under the one roof. Aligning our three disciplines and our strategically located service centres offers a total turnkey solution to clients countrywide and ensures we are the number one engineering company of choice.

Due to continued growth and the award of the Non-Infrastructure Framework with Southern Water, we are currently looking for an Assistant Construction Manager to join our Projects team working in a joint Venture with Binnies. As an Assistant Construction Manager, you will assist the Construction Manager in the execution of planned construction projects and oversee their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Main Duties

  • Managing and coordinating the on-site projects construction teams within the Southern Water region to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget and to the highest standard including all Sub Contractors
  • Ensure effective management of Health & Safety, Quality, and Compliance for all projects on site
  • Providing regular updates to the Construction Manager
  • Liaison with the WGM / Joint Venture project team
  • Organising progress reviews/ meetings with relevant parties as required
  • Building relationships with the internal teams, the client, and other relevant contractors on site and communicate effectively between all parties
  • Improving and developing the construction team and ensure all required training has been identified, booked, and attended by the team members
  • Recruitment and development of new team members
  • Experience in the construction and reviewing of site RAMS
  • Leading by example and always setting the highest of standards when it comes to project delivery and Health and Safety matters
  • Complete site visits as required
  • Undertake Site surveys including the recording of clear and concise record information
  • Support all Safety Briefings
  • Undertake Site Safety Audits/ Inspections/ Observations/ Leadership discussions

To be considered for this position you will have at least 2-3 years previous experience within a similar level management role and with a good level of experience and knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical and civil Engineering. The ideal candidate should be familiar with WIMES specifications and delivering work to this standard; experience and appreciation of Southern Water specifications and procedures would be beneficial for the role. A full UK license is essential as various travel to site across the southern region will be essential as part of the role.

To apply please send an update cv to the WGM recruitment team for further review.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Life insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Experience:

  • Electrical engineering: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WGM201

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Construction Manager roles across WGM Engineering's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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