Principal Construction Manager

Amey Ltd; South Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company in the UK is looking for a Principal Construction Manager. In this role, you will manage complex construction projects across Staffordshire, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving sustainability. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior construction management experience and strong skills in stakeholder engagement and risk management. This position offers a competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

Generous pension scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Exclusive discounts

Community initiatives and volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior construction management roles within highways or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of construction standards, regulations, and contract management.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and complex programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction & maintenance teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of construction and maintenance works.
• Ensure adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Staffordshire County Council and local authorities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to avoid delays or incidents.
• Promote best practices, new technologies, and sustainable construction methods.
• Champion environmental initiatives and ensure compliance.

Skills

Senior construction management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Risk management

Budget control

Environmental responsibility

Education

Chartered Status (desirable)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Principal Construction Manager to join our esteemed team working with Staffordshire County Council. You'll be based across our key locations in Gailey, Lichfield, Stone and Leek. Collaborating closely with our client, Staffordshire County Council, Amey takes pride in delivering top-tier construction and infrastructure services across the local road network.

Our Highways business in Staffordshire undertakes major civil engineering works, structural repairs, safety improvements, preventative maintenance, Routine, reactive and cyclical maintenance as well as environmental enhancements, ensuring the network remains safe, efficient, and sustainable. As Principal Construction Manager, you will play a pivotal role in senior leadership team, overseeing the successful delivery of complex construction projects, structural maintenance projects, preventative maintenance and bridge repairs. You'll ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices while driving innovation and sustainability. This role demands strong commercial acumen, exceptional stakeholder management, and a commitment to health and safety.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week with regular travel across Staffordshire and on-site presence.

What you'll do

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage construction & maintenance teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Programme Management: Oversee planning, scheduling, and execution of construction and maintenance works, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Budget Control: Manage project budgets, cost forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Staffordshire County Council, local authorities, Developers and supply chain partners to maintain strong relationships and clear communication.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing proactive measures to avoid delays or incidents.
• Innovation & Improvement: Promote best practices, new technologies, and sustainable construction methods.
• Environmental Responsibility: Champion environmental initiatives and ensure compliance with sustainability targets.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to different roles or areas of the business.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award‑winning programs like our Leadership Development, (email address removed), and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience in senior construction management roles within highways or civil engineering.
• Chartered Status is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction standards, regulations, and contract management.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and complex programmes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to our recruiter for this role, at (url removed).