Construction Manager: Lead Multimillion-Pound Projects

Sir Robert McAlpine; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our team on the Cambridge Civic Quarter project. You will provide clear technical direction, manage engineers, site staff and subcontractors, and ensure delivery to programme, budget and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and a proactive health and safety focus on site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering multimillion-pound construction projects.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills to lead engineers and subcontractors.
• Collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Active focus on health, safety, and wellbeing on site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full construction engineering process to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Provide visible leadership across site operations, embedding a safety-first culture.
• Monitor the project programme, mitigate risks, and manage budget and value.
• Coordinate engineering teams, works staff, and subcontractors to deliver quality.
• Maintain relationships with client and stakeholders as the technical interface.
• Prepare and contribute to project reports showing progress and risks.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

SMSTS

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Job description

Sir Robert McAlpine in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead our team on the Cambridge Civic Quarter project. You will provide clear technical direction, manage engineers, site staff and subcontractors, and ensure delivery to programme, budget and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with stakeholders, and a proactive health and safety focus on site.