Construction Manager

Mane Contract Services; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full shift paid

Free parking on site

Long-term role until March next year

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Enfield seeks an experienced Construction Manager for a major infrastructure project involving five bridge structures. The role requires strong subcontractor background and experience managing large-scale civil engineering works. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily activities, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This long-term role offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities across multiple bridge structures.
• Manage site teams of up to 120 operatives.
• Lead subcontractor management and ensure quality delivery.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.
• Chair site meetings and liaise with engineers, client representatives, and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, resolve site issues, and report to senior management.
• Support QA processes and drive productivity across all fronts.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Civil engineering leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Construction