Construction Manager

Construction Manager Civil Engineering (Groundworks / Infrastructure)

Location: Reading
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Red Sky Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project in the Reading area.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manager with a strong groundworks background, who can take responsibility for overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of works on site. Experience across areas such as RC frames, service diversions and heavy civils would be highly beneficial, although candidates from a broader civil engineering or infrastructure background are encouraged to apply.

This is a high-profile and technically challenging project delivered within a secure and regulated environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on an essential infrastructure scheme.

As Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall site delivery and coordination of construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

You will lead site teams and subcontractors, coordinate multiple work packages, and ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with design, quality standards and project timelines. This role sits at the heart of project delivery and requires strong leadership and organisational skills to drive performance on site.

• Oversee and manage day-to-day construction activities on site

• Coordinate and supervise groundworks and wider civil engineering packages

• Lead and manage site teams, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors

• Ensure construction activities are delivered in line with programme, quality and safety requirements

• Monitor and drive site productivity and programme performance

• Oversee works including service diversions, reinforced concrete structures and enabling works

• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health & safety regulations and company standards

• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team and client representatives

• Review and implement method statements, risk assessments and construction plans

• Provide regular site progress updates and reporting

• Proven experience working as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure projects

• Strong groundworks experience is essential

• Experience delivering RC works, heavy civils or infrastructure packages is advantageous

• Strong leadership experience managing site teams and subcontractors

• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams within complex construction environments

• Experience working within secure or highly regulated sites would be beneficial

• Based within a commutable distance of Reading

• Able to obtain security clearance and complete background checks

• Long-term permanent role on a major infrastructure project

• Opportunity to work with a well-established civil engineering contractor

• Competitive salary and package

• A role where you will take direct responsibility for construction delivery on site within a technically complex scheme