Senior Construction Manager

Belcan; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan in Manchester seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead the safe, on-time delivery of major projects in a highly regulated environment. You will oversee site activities, manage contractors and ensure compliance with CDM and health and safety standards, driving projects through to completion while coordinating with stakeholders.

This 12-month contract role is based in Manchester with a focus on governance, quality and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant construction management experience on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety management.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent) with IOSH certification.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and site teams while maintaining compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee construction planning, reporting, and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve issues and support successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, safety procedures, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety

Contract management

Education

Engineering degree

IOSH certification

Job description

Senior Construction Manager

12 month Contract

Location - Manchester

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the safe and successful delivery of major construction projects within a highly regulated environment. This role will be responsible for overseeing site activities, managing contractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving projects through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to quality standards.
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, and site teams while maintaining compliance with project requirements.
• Oversee construction planning, reporting, and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve issues and support successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, safety procedures, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Significant construction management experience on large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and project delivery.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety management.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering (or equivalent) with IOSH certification.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries.

Desirable

• Nuclear industry experience.
• Knowledge of nuclear site licence conditions.
• NEBOSH qualification and/or Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing crane operations and major lifting activities.

An IR35 assessment for tax purposes is required for this engagement. In order to determine the Limited Company's correct IR35 status, an individual Limited Company assessment will be required.