Construction Manager

Kier Group plc.; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Manager to supervise site operations in Brixworth, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and overseeing successful project delivery. Responsibilities include managing site teams, developing construction programmes, and conducting safety inspections. The ideal candidate will have experience in highway renewals and the supervisory role under NEC requirements. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary of £58,000 – £62,000 annually, along with private healthcare and a car allowance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Annual car allowance (£5.9k)

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering the Principal Contractor's obligations under CDM Regulations.
• Good knowledge of construction programming and risk management.
• Experience in highway renewals and improvement schemes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Principal Contractor duties under CDM and NEC.
• Develop and monitor a robust construction programme.
• Oversee the coordination of network activities.

Skills

Compliance with CDM regulations

Construction programme development

Safety inspections

Traffic management planning

Risk management

Education

SMSTS and NRSWA supervisor certifications

Job description

Construction Manager – Transportation

We’re looking for a Construction Manager to join our Transportation team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. In this role, you will oversee site operations and act as Principal Contractor under CDM regulations, ensuring the successful delivery of schemes across the North and West Northamptonshire Council networks. As a Construction Manager, you’ll be responsible for reviewing the construction phase plan, appoint and manage site managers, overseeing mobilisation and project execution in accordance with NEC contract requirements. Your day to day will include:

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the duties of the Principal Contractor under CDM and NEC conditions of contract
• Develop, monitor and maintain a robust construction programme
• Organise and chair regular progress meetings with the contractor and participate in monthly progress reviews with senior representatives from the Client, Kier Highways and contractor
• Conduct regular Safety, Health and Environmental inspections, attending SHE meetings, and reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses
• Oversee the co-ordination of network occupancy activities including traffic management planning, roadspace booking, stakeholder engagement and updating the Clients Network Occupancy Management System
• Experience in the delivery of the Principal Contractor's obligations under the CDM Regulations 2015 and/or role of the Supervisor under the NEC
• Experience in the successful delivery of highway renewals and improvement schemes including restricted site availability (eg. Night time working)
• Good working knowledge of construction programming and risk management
• SMSTS and NRSWA supervisor

Benefits & Working Hours

Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
Salary: £58,000 – £62,000 per year + private healthcare + £5.9k annual car allowance + benefits

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.

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