Construction Manager – Breakwater

About the role

Mace is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of breakwater and associated marine works for a large‑scale port development. You will be on‑site full time, overseeing quality, safety and progress while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise construction of breakwaters and marine infrastructure, ensuring compliance with contract, design and specifications.
• Maintain a full‑time on‑site presence to provide hands‑on oversight of delivery and progress.
• Monitor material quality, including concrete testing, rock supply verification and armour unit placement.
• Verify quarry sources and ensure all materials meet required standards.
• Oversee installation of precast armour units and under‑layer profiling.
• Review contractor inspection requests, approve works or raise non‑conformance reports.
• Check lines, levels and overall construction accuracy.
• Coordinate with client, contractors and internal teams to ensure timely, cost‑effective delivery.
• Support defect resolution during the liability period and contribute to net‑zero carbon initiatives.

Required profile

• Registered Civil Engineer with a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience, including at least 6 years in port and marine construction.
• Proven experience on a minimum of two breakwater projects in a similar capacity.
• Strong site supervision and quality‑assurance capability in marine works.
• Consultancy background with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

Required skills

• Civil engineering design and construction
• Breakwater and marine infrastructure construction
• Concrete testing and rock supply verification
• Precast armour unit installation
• Site supervision and quality assurance
• Inspection review and non‑conformance management
• Carbon emissions monitoring and reduction

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a landmark regional infrastructure project.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to safety, diversity and professional development.