As Construction Manager on the Area 7 account in Leicester, you will lead Minor Capital Investment schemes across highways and civil works, ensuring safe, on-time, within-budget delivery. You will manage projects from design handover through completion, coordinating subcontractors and stakeholders while upholding quality and environmental standards. You will work with Commercial and Procurement to support delivery and plan schemes to minimise disruption to road users. This role combines technical highway construction expertise with strong leadership and stakeholder management to drive excellent customer outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Minimum 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible benefits package
Cycle to Work scheme
Two paid volunteering days per year
Responsibilities
Manage projects from design handover to completion
Deliver works safely, on programme and within budget
Provide regular progress, risk, and design issue updates
Conduct site inspections and enforce safety controls
Produce and maintain project documentation and records
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and project stakeholders
Maintain high standards of quality, safety and environmental compliance
Attend project, programme and health and safety meetings
Identify and mitigate project and site risks
Collaborate with Commercial and Procurement to support delivery
Plan schemes to minimise disruption to road users
Coordinate supervision and resource requirements with other Construction Managers
Ensure works are delivered right first time and without delays
Support measurement and valuation activities
Provide lessons learned and project feedback to stakeholders
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, Chapter 8, DMRB, MCHW and all health and safety legislation
Key requirements
Experience managing highways, civils, structures or maintenance projects
Strong understanding of construction delivery within a highways environment
Valid UK Driving Licence
IOSH or SMSTS qualification
CSCS Supervisory Card
Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners
Strong stakeholder and client management skills
Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans
Knowledge of permit requirements and site safety practices
Strong leadership and people management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
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