Construction Manager

ZipRecruiter; Enfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Enfield is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a critical infrastructure project involving the delivery of five bridge structures. The ideal candidate must have strong subcontractor management skills and significant experience in large-scale civil engineering works. You will oversee teams of up to 120 operatives, enforce safety compliance, and ensure the project is delivered to high-quality standards. This role offers long-term employment until March next year.

Benefits

Full shift paid

Free parking on site

Long-term role opportunity

Qualifications

• Essential to hold a CSCS card.
• Experience managing large civil engineering projects is crucial.
• Strong background in subcontractor management is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities across multiple bridge structures.
• Manage site teams of up to 120 operatives.
• Lead subcontractor management adhering to programme, budget, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Subcontractor management

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to take a leading role on a major infrastructure project in Enfield, involving the delivery of five bridge structures. The project is one-third complete and requires strong management to coordinate a high-volume workforce and ensure works are delivered to the highest safety and quality standards.

This role is suited to a manager with a strong subcontractor background, proven experience overseeing large-scale civil engineering works, and the ability to lead teams effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities across multiple bridge structures.
• Manage and coordinate site teams of up to 120 operatives, with a supervisor allocated to each structure.
• Lead subcontractor management, ensuring delivery in line with programme, budget, and quality requirements.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental compliance across site.
• Chair site meetings and liaise with project stakeholders, engineers, and client representatives.
• Monitor progress, resolve site issues, and ensure timely reporting to senior management.
• Support QA processes and drive productivity across all work fronts.

Qualifications

• CSCS card (essential).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Previous experience managing large civil engineering projects, ideally involving bridges or heavy structures.
• Proven background in subcontractor management.
• Civil Engineering degree or equivalent desirable but not essential.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Package

• Full shift paid (7:30am – 5:30pm, with two breaks).
• Free parking on site.
• Opportunity to manage a flagship infrastructure project.
• Long-term role until March next year.