Construction Manager - Civil Engineering

Peace Recruitment Group Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead civil engineering projects across the UK. In this hands-on role, you will manage multi-discipline teams, oversee budgets, and ensure projects are delivered safely and on time. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, proven management experience, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and attractive benefits including a monthly car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Monthly car allowance

Hybrid & flexible working

35 days annual leave including company shutdown

Travel subsistence

Discretionary performance bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme (8% total)

Salary sacrifice EV car scheme & charger installation

Early finish Fridays

Onsite gym

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction or Contracts Manager.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to multiple UK sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Manage multi-discipline teams, subcontractors, and contractors.
• Ensure health, safety, and CDM compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

BIM

MS Project

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead civil engineering projects across the UK. This hands-on role involves managing multi-discipline teams, budgets, contracts, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Manage multi-discipline teams, subcontractors, and contractors.
• Oversee budgets, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Ensure health, safety, and CDM compliance.
• Manage contracts, documentation, variations, and claims.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Implement quality control and risk management processes.
• Take ownership of high-profile civil engineering projects and lead teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes across UK sites.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Site Manager Black CSCS Card, SMSTS, Grad IOSH, and UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience as a Construction or Contracts Manager.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel to multiple UK sites.
• Fire Warden and Emergency First Aid qualifications desirable.

Desirable

• Project management certification (PMP, Prince2).
• Experience with EV or large electrical infrastructure projects.
• Temporary Works Coordinator experience.
• Proficiency in project management software (BIM, MS Project).

Benefits

• Monthly car allowance
• Hybrid & flexible working
• 35 days annual leave (including company shutdown)
• Travel subsistence
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme (8% total)
• Salary sacrifice EV car scheme & charger installation
• Early finish Fridays
• Onsite gym
• Long service awards