Construction Manager

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in Cockermouth is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead day-to-day delivery on major infrastructure and civil projects across the UK. You will manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners while ensuring safety, quality and on-time performance.

The role is predominantly site-based, offering significant responsibility and exposure to high-profile projects with collaboration across engineering and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or senior role.
• Experience on major civil engineering, infrastructure, rail, nuclear or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Strong programme and resource management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day construction activities on major projects.
• Ensure work is delivered safely on programme and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Drive positive health, safety and environmental culture across the project.
• Monitor and manage construction progress against programme milestones.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks and construction challenges.
• Work closely with engineering and commercial teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Manage workforce planning, logistics and site operations.
• Attend and lead progress meetings with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and company requirements.
• Support project reporting and performance reviews.
• Mentor and develop site management and supervisory personnel.

Skills

Construction management

Site management

Health & Safety focus

Programme delivery

Subcontractors coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget awareness

Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Do you have proven experience working as a Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager or Project Delivery Manager on major civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, energy or nuclear projects?

Have you successfully led site delivery teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners whilst maintaining the highest standards of health & safety, programme, quality and productivity?

Would you like to play a key role in delivering complex, high-profile projects that are critical to the UK's infrastructure and future growth?

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Manager to join a leading company delivering major infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK. Owing to continued project awards and a strong pipeline of secured work, the business is looking to strengthen its delivery team with the appointment of a driven construction professional.

Your duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day construction activities on major projects.
• Ensure work is delivered safely on programme and in accordance with quality requirements.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Drive positive health, safety and environmental culture across the project.
• Monitor and manage construction progress against programme milestones.
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks and construction challenges.
• Work closely with engineering and commercial teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Manage workforce planning, logistics and site operations.
• Attend and lead progress meetings with clients, stakeholders and project teams.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and company requirements.
• Support project reporting and performance reviews.
• Mentor and develop site management and supervisory personnel.

Qualifications & experience

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, Site Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience working on major civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, rail, nuclear, energy or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and project delivery processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Demonstrable understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Strong programme and resource management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management abilities.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project budgets and performance.

It's great if you also have the following

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Black Manager Card.
• Temporary Works Coordinator training.
• Experience working under NEC contracts.
• Experience within highly regulated environments such as Nuclear, Defence or Utilities.
• Chartered or working towards professional accreditation with ICE, CIOB or a similar institution.
• Experience delivering projects valued more than £25m.

The setting for the role

This role will be predominantly site-based, supporting the delivery of complex construction and infrastructure projects. You will work alongside project leadership teams, engineers, commercial professionals and client representatives to ensure successful project execution. The position offers significant responsibility and visibility, providing an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to further develop their career whilst delivering industry-leading projects.

Company: Millbank Holdings Ltd

Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Cockermouth, CA13 0AA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.