Construction Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our team on the Cambridge Civic Quarter project. You will provide clear technical direction, manage engineers, site staff and subcontractors, and ensure delivery to programme, budget and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and a proactive health and safety focus on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering multimillion-pound construction projects.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills to lead engineers and subcontractors.
• Collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Active focus on health, safety, and wellbeing on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full construction engineering process to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Provide visible leadership across site operations, embedding a safety-first culture.
• Monitor the project programme, mitigate risks, and manage budget and value.
• Coordinate engineering teams, works staff, and subcontractors to deliver quality.
• Maintain relationships with client and stakeholders as the technical interface.
• Prepare and contribute to project reports showing progress and risks.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Job description

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud to be building Britain's future heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join us on Cambridge Civic Quarter.

Why join us?

Through the years we've developed a culture very much our own - creating an environment that brings out the best in people who share our commitment to excellence.

Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

Construction Manager role

We are seeking experienced Construction Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Manager will provide strong technical and leadership direction to deliver the project safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and performance.

You will lead teams of engineers, site management, and subcontractors, ensuring that engineering, design coordination, and construction activities are fully aligned with programme, budget, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full construction engineering process, ensuring all engineering designs, methodologies, and procedures comply with statutory regulations, technical specifications, and industry standards.
• Provide visible leadership across site operations, embedding a safety-first culture and ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing are always the highest priority.
• Monitor and manage the project programme, identifying risks and opportunities across design, procurement, and construction activities, and implementing mitigation measures where required.
• Ensure the project is delivered within agreed time and budget constraints, supporting cost control and value management initiatives.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and construction risks, maintaining the integrity and performance of the project.
• Lead and coordinate engineering teams, works staff, and subcontractors, providing mentoring and technical guidance as required.
• Maintain strong and proactive relationships with the client and stakeholder teams, acting as a key technical interface.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records of engineering decisions, approvals, and technical changes.
• Set and manage short- and long-term project objectives, ensuring alignment with overall project goals.
• Contribute to and review internal and external project reports, providing clear and accurate updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.

Your Profile

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience delivering multimillion-pound construction projects.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to manage, coordinate, and mentor engineering and construction teams.
• Collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A strong advocate for health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring safe working practices are embedded across all project activities.
• Demonstrable ability to identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks, while also identifying opportunities for improvement and value.
• Experience preparing and contributing to project reports for internal management and external stakeholders.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS Card.

Rewards

We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage.

Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.