Construction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join a major civil engineering delivery team, overseeing complex infrastructure works across multiple active sites. This role is central to ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across earthworks, drainage, and structural packages.

As Construction Manager, you will lead and coordinate a team of Non-Working Supervisors (NWS) and Frontline Supervisors (FLS), working alongside site operatives to deliver works safely, on time, and to specification.

You will take responsibility for ensuring a strong safety culture, effective communication, and consistent implementation of safe systems of work across your area.

• Lead and manage site supervisors and ensure safe, compliant delivery of works
• Oversee implementation and adherence to safe systems of work
• Carry out regular site inspections, identify hazards, and ensure corrective actions are closed out
• Ensure toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings are delivered to a high standard
• Monitor workforce performance, quality standards, and site compliance
• Coordinate plant, materials, and equipment, ensuring efficient site logistics
• Support project planning and provide technical input into programmes
• Maintain accurate site records, allocation sheets, and inspection documentation
• Liaise closely with Project Managers on progress, workforce performance, and delivery issues
• Drive health & safety compliance, including PPE adherence and welfare standards
• Identify and resolve site issues, contributing to technical and practical solutions
• Monitor plant usage, off-hire/on-hire processes, and cost control awareness
• Promote high standards of housekeeping, site organisation, and waste control
• Support onboarding, training, and development of site teams and apprentices

• Proven experience in a Construction Manager or Senior Site Supervisor role within civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, deep excavation, sheet piling, and temporary works systems
• Experience managing safe systems of work and exclusion zones
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and site compliance requirements
• Ability to lead and develop site teams, including supervisors and operatives
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of programme and cost implications
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across active sites

• Work on major civil engineering infrastructure projects across the UK
• Strong pipeline of long-term secured work
• Opportunity to lead diverse, technically challenging packages
• Supportive team environment with focus on development and progression

If you are an experienced Construction Manager looking for a hands-on leadership role within complex civil engineering environments, we would like to hear from you.