Senior Construction Manager

Millbank; Coalville; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking a UK Construction Manager to provide strategic leadership for construction activities across the country, ensuring delivery aligns with standards and client needs. You will lead regional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

The role requires chartered status and a proven record managing multi-site projects in regulated sectors, with a focus on safety, environmental standards, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing large, multi-site construction projects within regulated sectors such as utilities, gas, or infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of UK construction legislation, including CDM 2015.
• Chartered status (e.g., MCIOB, CEng) is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2).
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all construction activities across the UK.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with company standards and client expectations.
• Manage regional teams, liaise with key stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

CDM 2015 knowledge

UK construction law

Safety and quality

Team management

Negotiation

Communication

PMBOK/PRINCE2

Education

Chartered status MCIOB/CEng

Job description

Are you a proven construction leader with extensive experience managing large-scale projects within regulated environments such as the utilities, gas, or infrastructure sectors?

Can you demonstrate expert knowledge of UK construction legislation, particularly CDM 2015, and have a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to high standards of safety and quality?

If you're seeking a senior leadership role that offers the challenge of overseeing multiple projects across the UK and the opportunity to lead a team toward operational excellence, this is an ideal chance to advance your career.

The Opportunity

Our client is renowned for its strong company vision centred on sustainable growth and operational excellence. The company fosters a collaborative culture that values safety, innovation, and integrity, setting itself apart through its commitment to professional development and digital transformation. Working here means being part of a forward-thinking environment that appreciates and nurtures talent, offering a supportive atmosphere where your leadership can truly make an impact.

The Role

As the UK Construction Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for all construction activities across the UK, ensuring project delivery aligns with company standards and client expectations. Your responsibilities will include managing regional teams, liaising with key stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will also ensure compliance with UK legislation and promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Proven expertise in managing large, multi-site construction projects within regulated sectors such as utilities, gas, or infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of UK construction legislation, including CDM 2015.
• Chartered status (e.g., MCIOB, CEng) is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2).
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.