Construction Manager – Civil Infrastructure Lead

BDL; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Company pension

Life assurance

Volunteer days

Cycle to Work

Car leasing

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Careys is seeking a Construction Manager to lead site delivery across challenging civil projects in the UK. You will manage mobilisation through handover, guiding teams with briefings, inspections, and safe practices.

The role requires solid leadership across civil works, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive mindset to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget. Onsite West Cumbria-based, permanent role with full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience across civil engineering projects with leadership responsibilities.
• Certifications: SMSTS, IOSH, CSCS, First Aid, Work at Heights, SHED, Black Hat.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, calm, improvement-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site delivery from mobilisation through to handover.
• Lead teams through daily briefings, toolbox talks, and inspections.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, logistics, and subcontractors.
• Support temporary works, QA processes, and design reviews.
• Work closely with commercial teams on costs, production rates, and forecasting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and teams.

Skills

Leadership

Civil engineering

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Careys is seeking a Construction Manager to lead site delivery across challenging civil projects in the UK. You will manage mobilisation through handover, guiding teams with briefings, inspections, and safe practices.

The role requires solid leadership across civil works, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive mindset to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget. Onsite West Cumbria-based, permanent role with full-time commitment.