Senior Construction Manager

Amey; Trewince; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Pension

Holidays 24 days + bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Volunteer days

Job summary

Amey in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead on-site operations at Staffordshire depots, delivering high-quality construction projects within a dynamic highway program.

You will manage a team of Construction Managers and Supervisors, drive planning, budgeting, and safety compliance while coordinating with subcontractors to meet schedule and budget targets.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading a construction team in highways
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements for construction
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership training
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to implement customer-focused strategies

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct a team of Construction Managers and Supervisors to deliver planning and operations
• Review the project to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee onsite and offsite constructions for standards compliance
• Produce rosters for construction and delivery staff
• Resource suitably competent staff for activities
• Risk assess site conditions and plan controls
• Ensure long-lead plant items, labour and materials are secured
• Conduct detailed site visits and planning
• Develop multi-discipline work package plans and task briefs
• Promote safe working practices and adherence to approved methods
• Maintain records of resources, materials, and plant with regular reports
• Optimise resources to deliver to budget and specification
• Engage with subcontractors to foster safety culture
• Perform regular safety inspections and report incidents
• Participate in monthly safety meetings with leadership team

Skills

Highways sector leadership

Construction team lead

Customer-centric approach

Risk assessment techniques

Education

Supervisory/leadership course

Job description

Title: Senior Construction Manager

Requisition ID: 12114

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.

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, 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 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

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

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.