Construction Manager

As a Major Projects Construction Manager, you'll be working closely with clients, project managers, and design teams, providing leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and mobilisation through to successful construction delivery. Projects include major highways infrastructure schemes, interchange and junction improvements, new-build highways, town centre regeneration, active travel initiatives, and maintenance works. Your day to day will include:

Managing and administering construction works in accordance with contract requirements, ensuring compliance with project objectives and programme milestones

Fulfilling Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations and NEC4 contract conditions, ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems are consistently applied

Leading the implementation and ongoing management of the Construction Phase Plan, monitoring programme performance and implementing mitigation measures

Chairing regular project meetings with clients, senior management, contractors, and site teams, maintaining effective communication and stakeholder engagement

Overseeing site operations, managing contractor performance, and promoting innovation and continuous improvement across project teams

What are we looking for?

This role of Major Projects Construction Manager is ideal for someone who

Holds a degree or HND in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, alongside relevant industry certifications such as SMSTS, NEBOSH General and Construction Certificate, and NRSWA Supervisor

Proven experience in fulfilling Principal Contractor duties under the CDM Regulations, including acting as NEC Supervisor and ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, and statutory requirements

Brings a strong track record of delivering highway renewal, maintenance and improvement schemes within live operational environments, safely, on programme and within budget

Strong working knowledge of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) and a sound understanding of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), ensuring compliance with highways standards, specifications, and best practice

Is an effective communicator and leader, with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships and lead teams successfully

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Location: Brixworth, Northants - site based 5 days per week
Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: up to £62,000 per year + £5,900 annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

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