Construction Manager- West Cumbria

Careys Foundation; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Company pension

Life assurance

Volunteering days

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Careys Foundation is seeking a skilled Construction Manager to oversee site delivery and lead teams for high-quality infrastructure projects in Cumbria. This role involves ensuring project milestones are met and fosters strong communication across teams and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering, possess key leadership certifications, and exhibit strong problem-solving skills. Careys offers a competitive benefits package that includes private healthcare and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing civil engineering projects.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site delivery from mobilisation through to handover.
• Lead teams through briefings, talks, and inspections.
• Coordinate labour, materials, logistics, and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership in civil engineering projects

Strong communication

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Certifications: SMSTS, IOSH, CSCS, First Aid, Work at Heights, SHED, Black Hat

Job description

Construction Manager- West Cumbria

Department: Operations Management (Site/Project/Regional)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cumbria

Description

Build the infrastructure that shapes the UK — and lead teams who take pride in doing it the right way.

At Careys, we’re driven by a simple mission: to deliver exceptional construction services with integrity, care, and expertise. As a specialist civil engineering contractor, we self‑deliver, innovate, and continually strive to be Better Every Day.

We’re looking for a Construction Manager who brings strong leadership, technical capability, and a passion for delivering high‑quality work safely and efficiently.

What you will do:

• 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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.

Why Us:

Join Careys and lead delivery on one of the UK’s most complex and nationally significant infrastructure programmes. You’ll work in an environment that values safe delivery, technical excellence and strong leadership — giving you the autonomy to make a real impact, backed by a business committed to being the most socially responsible contractor in the industry.

As part of our team, you’ll also enjoy a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and long‑term future, including:

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell leave
• Private healthcare and a Health Care Cash Plan
• Car allowance
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Volunteering days through the Careys Foundation or causes important to you
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• A range of retail discounts and cashback plans

At Careys, you get more than a role — you get a workplace that invests in you, supports you, and gives you the platform to build a meaningful, impactful career.