Job Description

About You

Are you an experienced construction professional ready to lead the delivery of high-profile residential projects? We are looking for a Construction Delivery Manager to drive the success of our Special Projects construction programmes and work closely with our trusted construction partners to ensure every project meets our high standards for safety, quality, cost control, and timely delivery. This role blends your deep construction knowledge with proactive management and collaborative leadership to help us exceed business objectives and delight customers.



We are seeking a proactive manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is meticulous with detail, and maintains an unwavering commitment to safety and workmanship. Your ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day site engagement will be key to project success.


With over 10 years of construction experience - including more than 5 years in senior site management or project delivery roles - you have a proven track record of delivering residential projects - ideally including Light Gauge Steel Frame construction - on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your expertise spans cost management, contract administration, risk mitigation, and ensuring compliance with NHBC standards and Building Regulations.


As the central link between site teams, commercial partners, and internal departments, you will have experience in ensuring clear communication, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement throughout project lifecycles.

We Will Give You

Financial Benefits:

Competitive salary plus discretionary annual bonus Company car allowance Company pension scheme Life assurance Professional subscriptions paid for

Lifestyle & Wellbeing:

24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus bank holidays Hybrid working to support flexibility Two fully paid volunteering days annually, supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation Private Healthcare Insurance (Employee only), remote GP access, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal advice), and eyecare vouchers Colleague benefits booklet offering discounts and promotions Family-friendly policies Excellent development and progression opportunities

Your Impact

In this key role, you will provide expert construction delivery management, overseeing cost, risk, programme, and quality control to ensure projects run smoothly from early stage estimating through to successful handover. You will work closely with our trusted construction partner, Forge and Edge, to monitor progress, manage risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

What you will do

:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of our construction schemes, ensuring they meet agreed standards on safety, quality, cost, and timelines. Manage budgets, cost control, and change management, supporting accurate forecasting and risk mitigation. Oversee site operations, ensuring smooth programme delivery, robust risk management, and compliance with health & safety regulations. Build strong relationships with internal teams and external contractors to maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Regularly visit sites to monitor progress, quality, and safety, ensuring seamless handover to sales, marketing, and management teams.

Your Attributes

You will bring:

Technical Leadership:

Proven track record managing multiple residential construction projects with an emphasis on Light Gauge Steel Frames, cost control, contract administration, and programme scheduling.

Risk & Cost Management:

Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, managing variations, and mitigating risks with a commercial mindset.

Health & Safety Focus:

Strong commitment to maintaining and enforcing the highest safety standards on site.

Collaborative Communication:

Experienced at building positive relationships with internal teams, construction partners, subcontractors, and external stakeholders.

Organised & Proactive:

Able to juggle competing priorities, manage detailed site information, and consistently deliver projects on time and to budget.

Quality & Customer Focused:

Passionate about high construction standards, smooth handovers, and enhancing the customer experience.

At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.


All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.

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As the UK's leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.


We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.


We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!