Construction Manager

Academy Education Network Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Education Network Ltd is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of construction and infrastructure projects in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will be responsible for site supervision, program management, and quality control while leading teams of subcontractors, ensuring project timelines and safety standards are met.

The role requires a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering, teamwork, and effective communication skills. Competitive salary ranges between £55,000–£75,000 for senior roles in this sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with site set-up and handover.
• Capability to lead teams of subcontractors.
• Ability to manage project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of building and infrastructure projects.
• Supervise construction activities on-site.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and clients effectively.

Skills

Calm leadership under pressure

Negotiation skills

Technical communication

Decisiveness under pressure

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering

MSc in Construction Management

CIOB chartership towards MCIOB

Job description

Construction Manager – Role Overview

Construction Managers lead the delivery of building and infrastructure projects from site set‑up through to handover. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include site supervision, programme management (Primavera P6, MS Project), health and safety leadership, quality control, subcontractor coordination and client reporting. Many UK Construction Managers pursue Chartered Construction Manager status (MCIOB) through the Chartered Institute of Building.

Key Responsibilities

• Run construction projects from groundbreaking to handover.
• Coordinate teams of subcontractors, suppliers, designers and clients.
• Specialise in residential, commercial, infrastructure or specialist sectors (rail, energy, tunnelling).
• Operate for tier‑one contractors (e.g. Balfour Beatty, Mace) and major UK developers.

Salary Information

UK Construction Manager pay scales vary with project value and chartership. Typical ranges are:

• Graduate Site Engineers / Junior Construction Managers – £32,000–£42,000.
• Chartered Construction Managers (MCIOB) Years 5–8 – £55,000–£75,000.
• Senior Project Managers (major projects £50m+) – £80,000–£110,000.
• Senior Construction Directors – £120,000–£200,000+.

London adds 10–15% to construction‑management pay; regional variations are less pronounced than in tech, finance or law.

Key Skills

• Calm leadership on‑site under pressure.
• Negotiation across subcontractors, designers and clients.
• Clear technical communication.
• Decisiveness under operational pressure.
• Resilience across long project timelines.
• Teamwork across multidisciplinary site teams.

Typical Employer Types

Developers: Berksely Group, Barratt Developments, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway.

Specialist contractors: Costain Rail, Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine, Wates.

Public sector & local government: Homes England, local authority housing teams, Defence Infrastructure Organisation.

Defence & nuclear: EDF (Hinkley Point), BAE Systems, Babcock, Atkins (Sellafield).

Renewables: EDF Renewables, Ørsted UK, National Grid, Octopus Renewables.

Career Progression

Years 0–2: Graduate Site Engineer / Junior PM

Build core site management and programme skills under senior supervision. Begin the CIOB / RICS chartership pathway.

Years 2–5: Site Manager / Construction Manager

Run a section of a major project or a smaller standalone project. Lead a team of subcontractors and direct staff.

Years 5–8: Senior PM / Chartered Construction Manager

Achieve CIOB chartership (MCIOB). Lead complex major projects (£20m+ build value) and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Years 8+: Project Director / Construction Director

Lead delivery of major UK infrastructure programmes (£100m+ build value). Strategic leadership across operations, commercial and client relationships.

Qualifications & Professional Development

Preferred pathways include a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering or a MSc in Construction Management, with subsequent CIOB chartership towards MCIOB status. Apprenticeships at Level 4 (Site Supervisor), Level 6 (Site Manager) and Level 7 (Senior Construction Manager) are also common routes.

Equity Information

The UK Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement applies: we are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates are encouraged to apply.