Construction Manager - Highways in Leicester, Leicestershire

Energy Jobline CVL; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Leicester is looking for a Construction Manager for the Highways Area 7 Maintenance and Repair contract. The role involves delivering Minor Capital Investment Schemes and managing site safety. Candidates should have experience on Highways projects, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications such as CSCS Black Card and SMSTS. Competitive rate and potential contract extension offered.

Benefits

Competitive rate

Hays temporary worker benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Construction Manager or Project Manager on Highways projects.
• Confident individual with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Hold CSCS Black Card and SMSTS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Minor Capital Investment Schemes including drainage, paving, structures.
• Provide updates to Project Manager on risks and design-related issues.
• Manage site inspections and safety measures.

Skills

Experience on Highways projects

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CSCS Black Card

SMSTS qualifications

Job description

Overview

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Your new company

You will be joining a forward-thinking and innovative Tier 1 contractor who are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering. They are heavily involved within the highways industry and are a principal contractor on the Area 7 Highways Maintenance and Repair contract which involves low value but high volume schemes such as drainage, street lighting and vegetation clearance.

Your new role

You will be working as a Construction Manager on the Highways Area 7 Maintenance and Repair contract. You will be heavily involved in delivering Minor Capital Investment Schemes including drainage, paving, structures, soft estates and more. You will be responsible for providing regular updates to the Project Manager on risks, early warnings and design related issues whilst acting as the first point of escalation for on-site issues after conducting site inspections and implementing safety measures for workers and the public. Furthermore, you will interpret scheme drawings and documents whilst coordinating and managing subcontractors, suppliers and vendors.

What you\'ll need to succeed

• Experience on Highways projects working as a Construction Manager or Project Manager.
• Confident individual with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CSCS Black Card and SMSTS qualifications.

What you\'ll get in return

In return, you will get the opportunity to work for a Tier One contractor on the Highways Area 7 Maintenance and Repair contract. The contract runs until the end of January. However, with the workload, it will more than likely be extended. You will receive a competitive rate and have the opportunity to receive Hays temporary worker benefits.

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