Highways Construction Manager — Lead 30+ Contractors

National Highways; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Construction Manager for the Yorkshire North East region to lead resources across multiple contractor frameworks and ensure safety, quality and H&S compliance throughout construction projects.

The role will coordinate over 30 contractors, manage a portfolio around £60m annually, and may require unsociable hours. Based at Wakefield or Darlington, you will deliver best-in-class construction outcomes with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in relevant engineering discipline (desirable; civil engineering degree preferred) OR extensive highway/structures construction experience
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Experienced in CDM compliance through construction activities.
• Detailed understanding of Highways contracts and technical standards including temporary traffic management (Chapter 8)

Responsibilities

• Managing suppliers and staff to assure safety, quality and efficient delivery of construction.
• Ensure the health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers, employees and all parties involved in projects are fully considered and accounted for throughout the construction process.
• 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.

Education

Degree in engineering (desirable) or extensive highway/structures construction experience

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Construction Manager for the Yorkshire North East region to lead resources across multiple contractor frameworks and ensure safety, quality and H&S compliance throughout construction projects.

The role will coordinate over 30 contractors, manage a portfolio around £60m annually, and may require unsociable hours. Based at Wakefield or Darlington, you will deliver best-in-class construction outcomes with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration.