Construction Manager

Dorset Council UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a highways delivery team across the county. You will oversee capital and revenue programmes, manage budgets, resources and subcontractors, and drive safe, high‑quality highway works with minimal disruption.

The role requires travel across the county, a full driving licence, and a proven track record in construction or civil engineering project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering construction or civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and CDM 2015.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of operatives and subcontractors to deliver highway works.
• Manage project budgets and resources to ensure safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery.
• Ensure works comply with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and contract standards.
• Carry out site visits and monitor quality using digital auditing tools.

Skills

Driving licence

Construction knowledge

Deadlines/targets

CDM 2015 knowledge

Team management

Programme delivery

ICT skills

Team player

Assertive/diplomatic

Self-motivation

CSCS Card

Education

NVQ level 6 in construction site management

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Construction Manager to join our Highways Construction Delivery Team.

In this key role, you will lead a team of operatives and subcontractors to deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective highway works. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of both Capital and Revenue Maintenance Programmes, including projects such as highway resurfacing, surface treatments, drainage works, improvements, and associated maintenance activities.

This role involves regular travel across the county to oversee works and support your team. A council vehicle will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• To effectively manage and supervise the execution of revenue maintenance, structural maintenance and major construction work throughout the County
• Manage and control project budgets and resources to ensure safe, and efficient delivery of premium quality work while minimising disruption on the Highway network
• To ensure that all works are completed safely, and obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are met
• Operate in a fast-changing environment, therefore day to day activities are subject to changing problems and circumstances
• Carry out duties in accordance with Environmental and Quality Management Systems
• To ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with contractual and legislative requirements and meet the standards of quality required within the specification where applicable
• To ensure in conjunction with information provided by the Business Support staff, that the correct materials, plant and vehicles are used to maximise utilisation and reduce operational costs
• To undertake the responsibilities of a 'Premises Responsible Person' when required to oversee an operational highways depot
• To participate in winter maintenance and out of hours emergency duties for the Dorset Highways standby rota
• Ensure that accidents are reported in a timely manner
• Ensure safe systems of work are used to keep all site personnel and members of the public safe from harm
• Carry out regular site visits and safety inspections and monitor works quality through use of digital auditing systems
• Any other duties as required commensurate to the grading of this post

Essential

• A full driving licence is required for this role
• Able to demonstrate an extensive depth of knowledge and experience of construction, or civil engineering and proven success in project delivery in a relevant specialist area
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets
• A sound understanding of role of Principal Contractor (Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015)
• To be able to manage and further develop a team to its full potential
• The ability to devise and deliver works programmes on time and on budget
• To be able to demonstrate good ICT skills
• To be able to work as part of a busy team
• To be assertive and diplomatic
• Self-motivating and a strong motivator of the labour force
• CSCS Card

Desirable

• Knowledge of asset management systems such as Confirm.
• Lantra Traffic Management sector scheme12D M7 Managers Client Officers.
• CSCS Managers Card
• NVQ level 6 diploma in construction site management or equivalent
• Member of a professional institution such as ICE, IHE or CHI