Construction Manager

Costain Group PLC; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a Construction Operations Manager for the improvement of a major interchange. This role requires substantial experience in construction delivery, including direct team management and strong safety leadership. The successful candidate will coordinate with project leadership and maintain quality standards throughout the project lifecycle. A degree in Civil Engineering and motorway environment experience are preferred. This position involves mobilization before construction starts in June 2026.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a management position (Agent/Senior Agent).
• CSCS & SMSTS qualifications required.
• Experience within a Principal Contractor environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations and ensure project delivery.
• Manage a team of 20+ engineering staff.
• Support Project Director with planning and procurement.

Skills

Motorway experience

Construction leadership

Team management

Quality control

Safety management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Membership

Job description

• A new free flow 'northern loop' link road to take drivers directly from M60 eastbound to M60 southbound without exiting the motorway
• M66 mainline southbound widening and southbound slip road realignment to allow for construction of the northern loop
• A widened connector road from M60 northbound to M60 westbound - replacing the current single lane with two lanes
• Adding an extra lane in each direction on the M60 Junctions 17 to 18 (increasing from 4 to 5 lanes) while retaining the hard shoulders
• Upgrades to drainage, lighting, motorway technology, signage and signalling.
• Working directly under the Project Director/Manager as part of the Senior Management Team, this role is to lead construction operations to ensure all elements are delivered safely, to the required quality, on time and within budget, all in line with the scheme design and associated highway specifications and in compliance with the Development Consent Order requirements. This will include managing a team of engineering staff and subcontractors, working alongside the site supervisory team and other disciplines (SHE, Stakeholder, Design/Engineering/Quality, Commercial etc.). Applicants with motorway experience are preferred. The role involves a mobilisation stage of 3-5 months before c. 3 years of construction starting in June 2026. Post-construction support for handover into operations will also be required.
• Provide construction leadership and manage all aspects of construction.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with The Costain Way.
• Put safety above all else and lead by example.
• Promote a Right First-Time approach to quality and avoid rework.
• Manage a team of 20+ engineering staff and collaborate with other members of the project leadership team.
• Support the Project Director/Manager in all construction matters including handover.
• Provide planning and procurement support, implementing product control and all related subcontract activities.
  Substantial experience in construction delivery with 3 years+ in a management position (e.g. Agent/Senior Agent)
• Knowledge and experience of relevant standards and procedures
• Experience of working within a Principal Contractor environment
• Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures
• CSCS & SMSTS qualifications
• Behavioural Management training
• Desirable
• Experience as a Lean Practitioner
• Understanding of handover processes
• Motorway environment construction experience
• Qualifications Desirable Essential Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering Desirable
• Professionally qualified or working towards professional qualification
• Construction or Engineering Professional Membership
• Costain has been appointed as Delivery Integration Partner by National Highways (NH) for delivery of the £240m improvement of the Simister Island M60/M62/M66 interchange (M60 Junction 18), north of Manchester. As Delivery Integration Partner, Costain will overhaul the busy junction involving complex traffic management to keep tens of thousands of vehicles moving whilst construction takes place.