Senior Construction Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is looking for a Senior Construction Manager to drive a major healthcare redevelopment in Liverpool. This permanent, full-time role involves leading site operations while ensuring high safety standards and successful project delivery. Candidates should have experience with medium to large projects, particularly in live, operational environments, along with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent package and project stability offered.

Benefits

Excellent package

Long-term project stability

Qualifications

• Experience delivering medium to large construction projects for a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of working within live, operational environments.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple subcontractor packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day site operations across new-build and refurbishment elements.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure smooth sequencing of works.
• Oversee health and safety and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Relevant construction qualifications

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Permanent, Full Time

A leading Tier 1 main contractor is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join their team on a major, multi-phase healthcare redevelopment in the Liverpool area. The project involves a combination of new-build facilities and refurbishment works within a live, fully operational environment. This role suits an experienced construction professional who can lead site operations, maintain high safety standards and drive successful delivery across complex phases.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day site operations across new-build and refurbishment elements
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure smooth sequencing of works
• Oversee health and safety and ensure full compliance with legislation and company standards
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and support problem-solving where required
• Work closely with stakeholders and end users to minimise disruption within a live environment
• Ensure quality standards are consistently achieved and maintained
• Manage logistics, site planning and delivery of multiple trade packages
• Support the wider delivery team, promoting collaboration and best practice

Ideal Background

• Experience delivering medium to large construction projects for a main contractor
• Strong understanding of working within live, operational environments
• Proven ability to oversee multiple subcontractor packages
• Background in new-build, refurbishment or mixed-method construction
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• SMSTS, CSCS and relevant construction qualifications preferred

This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term project stability, an excellent package and the chance to take a leading role on a major public-sector development.