Senior Construction Manager

Amey Group Services LTD; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development (CPC)

Job summary

Amey is seeking a permanent Construction Manager to lead on-site teams across Staffordshire depots, delivering planning, safety and cost-control for highway projects.

You will manage staff, schedule deliverables, monitor budgets, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while maintaining a customer-focused approach. A full UK driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering on highways projects with leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment techniques and site safety.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation for construction.
• Ability to implement customer-centric approaches on-site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct a team of Construction Managers to deliver planning and operations.
• Review projects to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Ensure onsite and offsite construction compliance with standards.
• Resource staff effectively and produce daily/weekly reports.
• Promote safe working practices and lead safety meetings.
• Monitor budgets, resources, and subcontractor performance.
• Carry out site visits and develop multi-discipline work packages.

Skills

Highways sector leadership

Team leadership

Risk assessment techniques

Health and safety knowledge

Customer-centric approach

Education

Supervisory/leadership course

Job description

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

• 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.


• 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


• This role offers a competitive salary plus a Company Car, 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.

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