Construction Manager - Civils

NRL Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Recruitment is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of major civil engineering works in Newcastle. You will lead on-site activities, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across earthworks, highways, drainage, and structures.

The role demands strong leadership, commercial acumen, and programme management, with the ability to coordinate design teams, site engineers, and project managers to drive timely, within-budget delivery of complex infrastructure schemes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Construction Manager in civil engineering projects (infrastructure, highways, drainage, or major groundworks)
• In-depth knowledge of civil construction techniques and relevant compliance standards
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage diverse site teams
• Strong commercial and programme management understanding
• Proficiency in site and project management systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site activities for civil works, ensuring compliance with design and specification requirements
• Manage earthworks, highways, drainage, structures, and associated infrastructure to programme and cost objectives
• Oversee subcontractors and supply chain partners, ensuring strong adherence to schedules and quality targets
• Implement rigorous health, safety, and environmental controls across all project stages
• Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and produce accurate project reporting for stakeholders
• Drive efficient resource allocation and cost control to maintain project viability
• Foster effective communication between design teams, site engineers, and project managers to ensure smooth delivery

Job description

Summary

We're seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of major civil engineering works as part of a large-scale development in Newcastle. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with strong expertise in managing infrastructure or civil projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency at every stage. If you're passionate about driving exceptional site performance in heavy civils or groundworks environments, this opportunity offers exactly that.

Location

Newcastle - full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

Client Overview

Our client is an established construction organisation with a proven track record in delivering complex engineering projects to the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all on-site activities for civil works, ensuring compliance with design and specification requirements
• Manage earthworks, highways, drainage, structures, and associated infrastructure to programme and cost objectives
• Oversee subcontractors and supply chain partners, ensuring strong adherence to schedules and quality targets
• Implement rigorous health, safety, and environmental controls across all project stages
• Monitor progress, mitigate risks, and produce accurate project reporting for stakeholders
• Drive efficient resource allocation and cost control to maintain project viability
• Foster effective communication between design teams, site engineers, and project managers to ensure smooth delivery

Must-have Requirements

• Demonstrable experience as a Construction Manager in civil engineering projects (infrastructure, highways, drainage, or major groundworks)
• In-depth knowledge of civil construction techniques and relevant compliance standards
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage diverse site teams
• Strong commercial and programme management understanding
• Proficiency in site and project management systems

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.