Construction Manager

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; England; In loco; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous holiday entitlement

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure in Cumbria is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead all operational construction activities within a designated area or portfolio. This senior role focuses on delivering projects safely, on time, and to high standards.

You will oversee supervisory staff, direct labour, and subcontractors, coordinate resources, ensure safety, quality, and cost control, and promote continuous improvement and right-first-time delivery across projects.

Competenze

• Degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with CIOB/ICE or equivalent.
• Significant construction management experience in civil/infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience managing projects, operational teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour resources.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Mansioni

• Lead operational construction activities within the designated area, project, or function.
• Ensure project performance with safety, quality, programme delivery, cost control and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, coordinate, and establish procedures to ensure construction operations, schedules and milestones are met.
• Organise and deploy labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and suppliers for productivity and value.
• Promote and embed a culture of safety excellence and right-first-time delivery across projects.
• Coach, mentor, and support supervisory staff to achieve objectives.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed within budgets and timescales.
• Conduct technical audits and site inspections to ensure standards.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem solving

Safety management

Change management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Cumbria

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long‑term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and manage all aspects of operational construction activities within a designated geographical area or project portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will oversee supervisory staff, direct labour and subcontractor teams, ensuring effective planning, resource management, commercial awareness, and operational excellence. Working within the framework of wider business and project objectives, the Construction Manager will take significant responsibility for project delivery, team performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations. They will champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and 'right first time' delivery while providing strong leadership, coaching, and development to their teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational construction activities within the designated area, project, or function.
• Take overall responsibility for project performance, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme delivery, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, coordinate, and establish procedures to ensure construction operations, project schedules, and key milestones are achieved.
• Organise and deploy labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and suppliers to maximise productivity and value for money.
• Ensure full compliance with company health, safety, environmental, quality, and operational procedures.
• Promote and embed a culture of safety excellence and right‑first‑time delivery across all projects.
• Manage, coach, mentor, and support supervisory staff to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Monitor project performance against agreed targets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Conduct technical audits, reviews, and site inspections to ensure standards and specifications are achieved.
• Manage resources effectively and ensure their efficient utilisation across multiple projects.
• Support compliance with all relevant legislative requirements, company standards, and governance processes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage innovation and best practice.
• Provide leadership and direction during periods of change, ensuring effective communication and engagement across teams.
• Contribute to workforce development through coaching, performance management, feedback, and succession planning.
• Maintain a professional and customer‑focused approach in all interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified, or equivalent, in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Chartered, or working towards chartership, with a relevant professional body such as CIOB, ICE or equivalent.
• Significant construction management experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, building, or related sectors.
• Proven experience managing projects, operational teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and direct labour resources.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, industry standards, health and safety legislation, and quality requirements.
• Sound commercial, contractual, and cost management knowledge.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage high‑performing teams.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and solution‑focused approach to decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to drive operational performance while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Effective at managing change, building collaborative relationships, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to delivering results.

What's in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

We offer a share‑save scheme, discounts like cycle‑to‑work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.