Senior Construction Manager

Amey Ltd; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Pension

Holidays 24+ days + bank holidays with

Option to buy 5 extra days

Training opportunities (CPC)

Discount portal

2x volunteering days per year

Job summary

Amey Ltd in Staffordshire is seeking a permanent Senior Construction Manager to lead a team across our depots, overseeing planning, safety, and delivery of highway projects on-site.

You will drive cost estimates, schedule deliverables, ensure compliance with standards, and promote a strong safety culture; the role includes a company car, pension and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within the Highways sector, with significant experience leading a construction team.
• A recognised supervisory or leadership in management course.
• Understanding Health and safety legislation relative to construction
• A Full UK Driving License
• Able to implement and support a customer-centric approach
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct a team of Construction Managers and Supervisors to deliver all aspects of planning and operations
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with standards.
• Produce roster for the Construction staff and delivery staff.
• Resource suitably competent staff to activities.
• Risk assesses site conditions and work activities and plan or initiate suitable control measures.
• Ensure that all long-lead plant items, including labour and materials are secured.
• Undertake detailed site visits and planning.
• Produce or assist in producing multi-discipline work package plans and task briefs.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure the compliance of the approved method of work
• Maintain accurate records of site resources, materials, and plant. Provide daily resource sheets, weekly plant returns, weekly materials returns and subcontract performance reports.
• Optimise the level resources to ensure projects are delivered to budget and specification.
• Work in a professional and proactive manner including developing the safety culture with the sub-contractors.
• Carry out regular safety inspections and ensure that all accidents and incidents are fully reported.
• Participate in regular monthly safety meetings with the leadership team.

Skills

Highways leadership

Construction team leadership

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Senior Construction Manager to join our dynamic Staffordshire County Council Account. This role will be based on-site across our Staffordshire depots.

This role offers a competitive salary plus a Company Car.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee and direct a team of Construction Managers and Supervisors to deliver all aspects of planning and operations
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with standards.
• Produce roster for the Construction staff and delivery staff.
• Resource suitably competent staff to activities.
• Risk assesses site conditions and work activities and plan or initiate suitable control measures.
• Ensure that all long-lead plant items, including labour and materials are secured.
• Undertake detailed site visits and planning.
• Produce or assist in producing multi-discipline work package plans and task briefs.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure the compliance of the approved method of work
• Maintain accurate records of site resources, materials, and plant. Provide daily resource sheets, weekly plant returns, weekly materials returns and subcontract performance reports.
• Optimise the level resources to ensure projects are delivered to budget and specification.
• Work in a professional and proactive manner including developing the safety culture with the sub-contractors.
• Carry out regular safety inspections and ensure that all accidents and incidents are fully reported.
• Participate in regular monthly safety meetings with the leadership team.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.

Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader, or Supervisor.

Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification, tailored to your growth.

Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs.

Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.

Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.

Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.

Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You'll Bring:

• Proven track record within the Highways sector, with significant experience leading a construction team
• A recognised supervisory or leadership in management course.
• Understanding Health and safety legislation relative to construction
• A Full UK Driving License
• Able to implement and support a customer-centric approach
• Knowledge of risk assessment techniques

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.