Senior Construction Manager

First Recruitment Group; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major highways infrastructure scheme. The role is on a contract basis, full-time on site in Norfolk, working under the Project Director within the Senior Management Team to ensure safe, on-schedule and within-budget construction delivery.

Responsibilities include leading design input, site investigations, management of subcontractors, and ensuring handover documentation meets required standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in construction delivery within major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a management role such as Agent or Senior Agent.
• Knowledge of construction techniques, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across all construction activities, including investigations, surveys and mobilisation.
• Deliver works in accordance with company procedures, standards and best practices.
• Lead by example and champion a strong safety culture across the project.
• Promote Safe, Efficient, Right First-Time approach to minimise rework and maximise quality.
• Manage engineering staff and coordinate with project leadership teams.
• Support the Project Director on all construction‑related matters.
• Provide planning and procurement support for construction activities.
• Manage product control processes and subcontractor delivery.
• Ensure permanent works and documentation meet standards for handover.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety culture

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator

Job description

Lead the delivery of a major highways infrastructure scheme from design through to construction and handover.

Our Client has a requirement for a Construction Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis, working full time on site in Norfolk.

Role Purpose

Working directly under the Project Director as part of the Senior Management Team, the Construction Manager will lead construction operations across all project phases, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, right first time, on schedule and within budget.

• Leading construction input throughout detailed design and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).
• Managing site investigations, surveys and mobilisation activities.
• Ensuring constructability is embedded within the design process.
• Managing engineering teams, subcontractors and construction delivery activities.
• Driving high standards of safety, quality, programme and cost performance.
• Supporting successful asset handover through the delivery of compliant construction records and documentation.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Ensure construction requirements are fully considered throughout detailed design.
• Provide leadership across all construction activities, including investigations, surveys and mobilisation.
• Deliver works in accordance with company procedures, standards and best practices.
• Lead by example and champion a strong safety culture across the project.
• Promote a Safe, Efficient, Right First-Time approach to minimise rework and maximise quality.
• Manage engineering staff and coordinate effectively with project leadership teams.
• Support the Project Director on all construction-related matters.
• Provide planning and procurement support for construction activities.
• Manage product control processes and subcontractor delivery.
• Ensure permanent works and associated documentation meet required standards for operational handover.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in construction delivery within major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a management role such as Agent or Senior Agent.
• Strong knowledge of construction techniques, standards and procedures.
• Experience working within a Principal Contractor environment.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Temporary Works procedures.
• Behavioural Management training.
• Demonstrable experience delivering high-quality construction works and associated documentation.
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent vocational training.
• SMSTS or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Experience within local authority and strategic highway environments.
• Understanding of highways asset handover processes.
• Experience obtaining and discharging environmental consents.
• Experience securing design approvals from relevant authorities.
• Chartered Engineer status.
• Membership of a recognised professional engineering institution.
• Temporary Works Coordinator and/or Appointed Person qualification.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group, we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Construction Manager looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.