Senior Construction Manager – Water & Wastewater Infra

Building Careers UK; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

High-profile infrastructure projects

Long-term career progression

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join their growing team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across North and South Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven construction professional with a strong background in the water and/or wastewater sector, who is looking to play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering schemes from inception through to completion.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Senior Construction Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong background delivering water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing civil engineering schemes from pre-construction through to completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction activities across multiple projects.
• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve programme milestones.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Monitor project performance, programme, costs, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop site management teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Programme management

Water/wastewater sector knowledge

Education

SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join their growing team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across North and South Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven construction professional with a strong background in the water and/or wastewater sector, who is looking to play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering schemes from inception through to completion.