Regional Highways Construction Lead

National Highways; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is looking for a Construction Manager to oversee a portfolio of schemes in the Yorkshire North East region, coordinating over 30 contractors to deliver about £60m annually. Based in Wakefield or Darlington, the role may require unsocial hours and involves ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will lead the region’s construction team, manage suppliers and staff, and drive improvements to reduce risk and improve buildability.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people management experience in construction projects.
• Strong health and safety mindset and demonstrable HSE leadership.
• Experience managing multiple contractors and coordination of works.

Responsibilities

• Lead resources and activities to supervise construction delivery and quality.
• Ensure H&S compliance for customers, employees and all project parties.
• Provide leadership to the in‑house Construction team and external contractors.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements to reduce risks during construction.
• Contribute to design input and work packaging to improve buildability and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Contract management

CDM compliance

Highways contracts

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

National Highways is looking for a Construction Manager to oversee a portfolio of schemes in the Yorkshire North East region, coordinating over 30 contractors to deliver about £60m annually. Based in Wakefield or Darlington, the role may require unsocial hours and involves ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

You will lead the region’s construction team, manage suppliers and staff, and drive improvements to reduce risk and improve buildability.