Highways Construction Manager: Delivery & Safety

National Highways; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Construction Manager for the Yorkshire North East region. The role will lead resources and activities to oversee quality and H&S compliance in delivering construction works through multiple contractor frameworks, coordinating over 30 contractors on schemes totalling around £60m annually.

Based at Wakefield or Darlington with possible unsociable hours. You will manage in-house teams, ensure safety across projects, and drive continuous improvements while aligning

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in relevant engineering discipline (desirable; civil engineering degree preferred) OR extensive highway/structures construction experience.
• IOSH or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Experience in CDM compliance through construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Managing suppliers and staff to assure safety, quality and efficient delivery of construction.
• Ensure health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers, employees and all parties involved in projects are fully considered.
• Provide leadership, direction, and line management for the Region's in-house Construction team.
• Proactively identify and implement continuous improvements which eliminate, reduce, or provide greater control for risks arising during construction.
• Provide subject matter input and inform solution design and work packaging to reduce / eliminate risks to health and safety and improve buildability during construction.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Contract management

CDM compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Construction Manager for the Yorkshire North East region. The role will lead resources and activities to oversee quality and H&S compliance in delivering construction works through multiple contractor frameworks, coordinating over 30 contractors on schemes totalling around £60m annually.

Based at Wakefield or Darlington with possible unsociable hours. You will manage in-house teams, ensure safety across projects, and drive continuous improvements while aligning