Senior Construction Manager

We’re looking for a driven Senior Construction Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take full ownership of delivering high-quality, industry-leading civil engineering projects.

This is a senior site leadership role where you’ll be responsible for operational delivery, safety performance, team development, and coordination across complex construction activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading day-to-day site operations and ensuring inspections are completed to a high standard
• Driving a strong safety culture through inductions, toolbox talks, briefings, and PPE compliance
• Encouraging proactive reporting and continuous improvement across site teams
• Coordinating trade teams to deliver high-quality work safely and on programme
• Carrying out regular inspections of works, plant, equipment, and materials
• Managing site logistics including deliveries, and on/off hire of plant and equipment
• Maintaining accurate site records, allocation sheets, and reporting
• Providing technical input into programmes and supporting practical problem-solving
• Keeping Project Managers updated on progress, workforce capability, and quality standards
• Maintaining high standards of site presentation, welfare, and housekeeping
• Leading, coaching, and developing supervisors and site teams, including workforce planning and performance management
• Supporting commercial awareness across labour, plant, and materials
• Promoting a positive, accountable, and high-performing site culture

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Construction Manager
• At least 3 years as a Non-Working Front Line Supervisor and 5 years in supervisory construction roles
• NVQ Level 5 or 6 in Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
• SMSTS and relevant site safety qualifications (e.g. PASMA, Working at Height, MEWPs for Managers)
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, safe systems of work, and site compliance
• Confident leader with the ability to motivate teams and manage performance
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with clients and stakeholders
• Good commercial awareness (labour, plant, materials)
• Calm, organised, and solutions-focused approach to site delivery
• Strong commitment to health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Why apply:

• Lead complex, high-profile civil engineering projects
• Strong pipeline of secured UK infrastructure work
• Opportunity to shape site teams and drive performance standards
• Supportive environment with clear focus on progression and leadership development

If you’re an experienced Senior Construction Manager looking for your next challenge, we’d be keen to hear from you.

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