Senior Construction Manager

Millbank; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd in the UK seeks a Senior UK Construction Manager to lead construction activities across the country, ensuring delivery aligns with safety, quality and budget expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive CDM 2015 knowledge and experience managing large, multi-site programs in regulated sectors such as utilities or infrastructure. Chartered status desirable; drive excellence and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large multi-site construction projects in regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK construction legislation, especially CDM 2015.
• Chartered status desirable (e.g., MCIOB, CEng).
• Excellent leadership and people management across geographically dispersed teams.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for UK construction activities.
• Manage regional teams, stakeholders and delivery across the UK.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across projects.

Skills

Construction leadership

Multi-site PM

CDM 2015

Stakeholder mgmt

PMBOK/PRINCE2

Leadership

Health & safety

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.