Construction Manager

Ethan James Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading contractor for a major infrastructure programme in Reading as a Construction Manager/Senior Site Manager. This role involves overseeing diverse, high-value projects and requires strong leadership and management skills to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.

Benefits

Excellent financial package

Opportunities for personal progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large, complex construction projects (upwards of £100m).
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and construction best practices.
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams / sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site-based construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and security standards.
• Coordinate contractors and deliver work packages.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Job description

This range is provided by Ethan James Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We’re looking for a hands-on Construction Manager / Senior Site Manager to take a lead role on a major infrastructure programme valued at over £100m. This is a site with varied complex, high-value works —ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and a background in managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Due to the size and scale of the project we are seeking a Senior Site Manager / Construction Manager with experience working within a Tier 1 Contractor, with demonstrable recent experience delivering large scale projects ideally Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures.

Your Role

• Oversee all site-based construction activities
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and security standards
• Coordinate contractors, sub-contractors, and internal teams to deliver work packages
• Track programme progress, manage deadlines and budgets
• Maintain quality assurance and risk control on-site
• Work closely with all sub-contractors and stakeholders

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience managing large, complex construction projects (upwards of £100m) on time and to budget.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and construction best practices
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams / sub-contractors

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest and most prestigious contractors who are delivering some of the UK’s most significantly important projects. On offer, is an excellent overall financial package alongside opportunities for personal progression and development.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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