Strategic Major Projects Construction Leader (Highways)

Kier Group plc.; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Benefits package

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Major Projects Construction Manager based in Brixworth to lead teams delivering a diverse portfolio of major civil-engineering schemes across Northants and the East Midlands. The role is site-based, full-time, with a salary up to £62,000 plus a £5,900 car allowance and private healthcare.

You’ll manage contracts, lead site teams, ensure CDM/NEBOSH compliance, and drive health, safety and quality on live projects while coordinating with clients and design teams

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification.
• Professional certifications include SMSTS, NEBOSH General and Construction Certificate, and NRSWA Supervisor.
• Experience delivering highway renewal, maintenance and improvement schemes within live operational environments, safely, on programme and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Managing and administering construction works in accordance with contract requirements, ensuring objectives and programme milestones are met.
• Fulfilling Principal Contractor duties under CDM Regulations and NEC4 contract conditions with strict health, safety, environmental and quality controls.
• Leading the Construction Phase Plan implementation and monitoring programme performance with mitigation measures.
• Chairing regular project meetings with clients, senior management, contractors and site teams to maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Overseeing site operations, contractor performance and driving continuous improvement across project teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering degree

SMSTS

NEBOSH General

Construction Certificate

NRSWA Supervisor

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Kier Group plc is seeking a Major Projects Construction Manager based in Brixworth to lead teams delivering a diverse portfolio of major civil-engineering schemes across Northants and the East Midlands. The role is site-based, full-time, with a salary up to £62,000 plus a £5,900 car allowance and private healthcare.

You’ll manage contracts, lead site teams, ensure CDM/NEBOSH compliance, and drive health, safety and quality on live projects while coordinating with clients and design teams