Construction Manager Structures · Head Office - McDermott House

Kilnbridge Construction Services Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilnbridge Group is seeking a Construction Manager for a site-based role in London. You will lead major construction and infrastructure projects from mobilisation to delivery, guiding on safety, quality and programme performance while developing tomorrow’s operational leaders.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication and the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, with a focus on safe, efficient, on-time project completion.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction leadership roles within infrastructure.
• Proven ability to manage site teams and coordinate complex activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site operations to deliver on programme safely.
• Manage Supervisors and site teams with accountability.
• Champion a positive safety culture and ensure compliance.
• Review programs and provide operational input for delivery.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and equipment to maximise productivity.
• Monitor workmanship and quality to ensure right first time.
• Mentor apprentices and future leaders.
• Develop workforce planning and succession.
• Support cost control through planning and commercial awareness.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Identify and resolve site challenges.

Skills

Construction leadership

Site management

Team leadership & mentoring

Safety & quality focus

Stakeholder management

Education

NVQ Level 5 or 6

Job description

Construction Manager

Site Based - London
Kilnbridge Group

About Kilnbridge

Kilnbridge is the UK’s leading structures specialist, delivering some of the country’s most complex and iconic engineering, construction and infrastructure projects. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of a structure - design, build, adapt, repair and protect - delivered by four specialist operational businesses that combine seamlessly as One Kilnbridge to meet any project's needs.

We are purpose led, focused on building a sustainable and resilient future for the UK, with a reputation for technical excellence, safety and quality built over 35 years. As an employee-owned business, our people are at the heart of everything we do - empowered to contribute, innovate and help shape our continued success.

If you want to develop your expertise, contribute to technically challenging projects and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Construction Manager at Kilnbridge, you'll take ownership of major construction and infrastructure projects from site mobilisation through to successful delivery. Leading teams on site, driving safety, quality and programme performance, and developing future operational talent, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that leave a lasting impact on the built environment.

This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for managing site operations, driving programme delivery, maintaining the highest safety standards and developing high-performing teams. Working closely with Project Directors, Project Managers, Supervisors and commercial teams, you'll have a direct impact on project success while helping shape the future capability of our operational workforce.

More than just overseeing construction activities, you'll be responsible for solving complex site challenges, managing resources, supporting technical delivery, overseeing workforce planning and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operational leader who thrives on responsibility, enjoys developing others and takes pride in delivering exceptional results.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

• Manage Supervisors and site teams, providing leadership, support and accountability across project delivery.

• Champion a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with company procedures, safe systems of work and industry regulations.

• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure actions are completed and closed out effectively.

• Review project programmes and provide operational and technical input to support successful delivery.

• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and equipment to maximise productivity and maintain programme milestones.

• Monitor workmanship and quality standards, ensuring works are delivered right first time.

• Identify and resolve technical, operational and workforce challenges on site.

• Support cost control initiatives through effective planning and understanding of commercial implications.

• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Manage workforce planning, onboarding and ongoing development of site-based personnel.

• Mentor apprentices, Supervisors and future leaders, helping to build capability and succession across the business.

What You'll Need

• Significant experience in a Construction Manager, Site Manager, Senior Supervisor or similar operational leadership role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.

• Proven experience managing site teams and coordinating complex construction activities.

• NVQ Level 5 or NVQ Level 6 qualification.

• SMSTS certification.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, safe systems of work and site management best practice.

• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

• Commercial awareness with an understanding of labour, plant and material costs.

• Experience managing project risks, quality standards and health & safety compliance.

• The ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams.

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Alignment with Kilnbridge values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.

Why Kilnbridge?

With major projects delivered across the UK - from national infrastructure to clean energy, buildings and complex structural works - Kilnbridge offers the opportunity to work on schemes that leave a lasting legacy on the built environment. With a UK network of offices from London to Runcorn to Lisburn, we are a trusted partner in some of the most highly regulated, constrained and demanding environments.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organisation where every colleague has a real stake in our success and a voice in how we grow. Our culture is shaped by four core values - Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence - which guide how we work and support one another every day.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.