Senior Construction Manager - Site Based

Senior Construction Manager

Location: Site-based, Belgium, Germany

Sector: Energy / Infrastructure

Overview

Our international client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Construction Manager to support the successful delivery of a large-scale 80MW DC infrastructure project. This position will operate as an extension of the project owner’s team, providing leadership and oversight across multiple construction workstreams.

The role is critical to ensuring contractors deliver in line with programme, quality expectations, health & safety standards, and commissioning requirements. This is a site-focused leadership role requiring strong coordination, commercial awareness, and stakeholder management capability.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Lead and support a team of Construction Package Managers across multiple scopes of work
• Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for performance and delivery
• Encourage a collaborative, solution-focused environment across the site team

Construction Management

• Oversee daily construction activities and track progress against agreed milestones
• Identify risks, programme delays, and technical challenges, driving timely resolution
• Ensure contractor performance aligns with contractual obligations and project standards

Quality & Commissioning Interface

• Work closely with quality teams to support inspections, audits, and close-out processes
• Coordinate with commissioning leads to ensure construction sequencing supports energisation and handover milestones
• Enable smooth transition from construction to commissioning phases

Health & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture across all contractors and site personnel
• Monitor compliance with regulatory and project-specific HSE requirements
• Participate in safety walks, reviews, and incident investigations as required

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key interface between the project owner and delivery contractors
• Maintain transparent communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships to drive alignment and accountability

Reporting

• Provide clear, structured progress updates and dashboards
• Escalate risks and key issues in a timely and professional manner
• Present updates to senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in large-scale infrastructure, energy, or mission-critical construction projects
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and work packages concurrently
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Demonstrable commitment to health, safety, and quality standards
• Experience working in owner’s representative or client-side roles is advantageous

If you're looking for a senior-level, site-driven leadership opportunity on a high-profile energy project, this is an excellent platform to make a tangible impact.