Construction Manager

Reference: SBCIVILCONSTRUCTION_
Posted: March 10, 2026

I'm currently working with an established main contractor looking to add a Construction Manager to their team to lead the delivery of a major highways and public realm upgrades in the Northwest.

• Construction Manager with extensive experience in civil engineering
• Ideally have involvement in large-scale highways, public realm, regeneration, and utilities projects.
• NVQ Level 7 qualification within Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven track record in delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Excellent people management and communication skills.
• Capable of motivating teams
• Identify risks, and implement solutions effectively.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and developing strong client relationships.

• General Management
  :
  Support the Operations Director in executing the Business Plan, oversee construction delivery, ensure policy compliance, produce management reports, lead contract reviews, represent the company externally, and uphold standards.
• Health & Safety
  :
  Assist in maintaining a safe working environment, ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, conduct safety audits, and promote best practices.
• Delivery
  :
  Lead construction teams to achieve high customer satisfaction, monitor project progress, manage procurement, ensure quality and budget adherence, oversee subcontractor performance, resolve defects, develop client relationships, and optimise resource use.
• Planning
  :
  Convert tenders into construction programmes, monitor project timelines, coordinate with consultants and suppliers, and support tender processes including risk and build-ability assessments.
• Pre-Contract
  :
  Participate in tenders and adjudications, support design and planning, assess project risks, and ensure resource planning.
• Staffing
  :
  Build and develop an effective team aligned with company values, monitor staffing needs, support workforce welfare, manage performance issues, lead recruitment, and foster staff development.

• Salary - £80,000 - £90,000 depending on experience
• Car Allowance - £6000 per annum

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV to Sean at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided or you can give my mobile a call for further details on