Senior Construction Manager

ameygroupi; Penkridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

Holiday entitlement 24 days + 5

Training opportunities

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a Construction Manager to lead a site-based team across Staffordshire depots. The role focuses on planning, cost estimation, and ensuring compliance with high standards for onsite and offsite construction.

You will promote a strong safety culture, manage subcontractors, and deliver projects on time and within budget. A Company Car and ongoing development opportunities are offered, along with a generous pension and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in highways construction management.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation relative to construction.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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

Construction management

Team leadership

Health and safety

Driving licence

Risk assessment

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a permanentConstruction Manager to join our dynamicStaffordshire County Council Account. This role will be based on-site across our Stafforshire 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?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

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 fundedCPC 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,Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.

Pension:

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

Holidays:

Enjoy at least24days 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

At Amey, we value a cultureof 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.