Construction Manager

Kier Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Job summary

Kier Group in Brixworth is seeking a Major Projects Construction Manager to lead and manage a portfolio of civil engineering schemes across Northants and the East Midlands. The role is site-based in Brixworth, with full-time hours and a salary up to £62,000 plus a car allowance, private healthcare and benefits.

The successful candidate will hold a degree or HND in Civil Engineering, plus certifications such as SMSTS, NEBOSH General and Construction, and NRSWA Supervisor, and will have extensive

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering and professional certifications.
• Proven experience as Principal Contractor under CDM Regulations and NEC contracts.
• Track record delivering highway renewal, maintenance and improvement schemes.
• Strong knowledge of MCHW and DMRB highways standards.
• Effective communicator and leader with stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing construction works in accordance with contract requirements and programme milestones.
• Fulfilling Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations and NEC4 contract conditions.
• Leading the implementation and ongoing management of the Construction Phase Plan and monitoring performance.
• Chairing regular project meetings with clients, senior management, contractors and site teams.
• Overseeing site operations, managing contractor performance and promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Principal Contractor duties

NEC Supervisor

CDM Regulations compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

SMSTS

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

NRSWA Supervisor

Job description

We're looking for a Major Projects Construction Manager to join our team based in Brixworth. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage teams delivering a diverse portfolio of Major Projects and Local Authority civil engineering schemes across Northants and the East Midlands.

Location: Brixworth, Northants – site based 5 days per week
Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: up to £62,000 per year + £5,900 annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Major Projects Construction Manager, you'll be working closely with clients, project managers, and design teams, providing leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and mobilisation through to successful construction delivery. Projects include major highways infrastructure schemes, interchange and junction improvements, new-build highways, town centre regeneration, active travel initiatives, and maintenance works. Your day to day will include:

• Managing and administering construction works in accordance with contract requirements, ensuring compliance with project objectives and programme milestones
• Fulfilling Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations and NEC4 contract conditions, ensuring health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems are consistently applied
• Leading the implementation and ongoing management of the Construction Phase Plan, monitoring programme performance and implementing mitigation measures
• Chairing regular project meetings with clients, senior management, contractors, and site teams, maintaining effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Overseeing site operations, managing contractor performance, and promoting innovation and continuous improvement across project teams

What are we looking for?

This role of Major Projects Construction Manager is ideal for someone who:

• Holds a degree or HND in Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, alongside relevant industry certifications such as SMSTS, NEBOSH General and Construction Certificate, and NRSWA Supervisor
• Proven experience in fulfilling Principal Contractor duties under the CDM Regulations, including acting as NEC Supervisor and ensuring compliance with contractual, safety, and statutory requirements
• Brings a strong track record of delivering highway renewal, maintenance and improvement schemes within live operational environments, safely, on programme and within budget
• Strong working knowledge of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW) and a sound understanding of the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), ensuring compliance with highways standards, specifications, and best practice
• Is an effective communicator and leader, with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships and lead teams successfully

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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