Job Description

Senior Construction Manager - Civils (UK)

We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager with a strong civils background to take hands-on responsibility for delivery oversight across multiple live projects.

As the business scales from 7m turnover this financial year towards 12m+ over the next 18 months, this role is focused on real delivery control rather than supervision alone. You will be expected to work closely with site teams, challenge information using facts and data, and ensure quality, programme, safety, and margin are actively managed across projects.

This role suits someone who is comfortable being close to site, expects tangible evidence rather than narrative reporting, and takes pride in disciplined, well-planned delivery.

We have operational bases in the North East and East Anglia. The role is hybrid in nature, with nationwide project sites and regular site presence required.

The Role

Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the Commercial and Finance teams, the Senior Construction Manager will:

Oversee delivery across multiple live civils projects simultaneously Require, review, and challenge tangible site data, including programme updates, progress records, productivity measures, lookaheads, and short-term planning outputs Develop, review, and challenge construction programmes, including baseline programmes, short-term programmes, and recovery programmes Assess planning logic, sequencing, and critical path, intervening where programme risk is identified Lead the development, review, and approval of RAMS, ensuring they are practical, site-specific, and aligned with the programme and methodology Aid in the development and governanve of ITPs across multiple projects Intervene early where programme slippage, quality issues, or safety risks emerge Work directly with Project Managers and Site Managers to drive corrective action Act as the senior escalation point for delivery, technical, and site issues Work closely with Commercial to understand how programme and methodology impact margin and risk Support client and stakeholder engagement using clear, evidence-based reporting Drive consistency in site reporting, planning discipline, and delivery standards across the business
This is not a desk-based or reporting-only role. Regular site presence and engagement with the detail of delivery is essential.

About You

You will have:

A strong background in civil engineering or heavy civils projects Proven experience managing or overseeing multiple civils projects concurrently Hands-on experience developing, managing, and recovering construction programmes A strong understanding of planning logic, sequencing, and critical path Extensive experience producing, reviewing, and implementing RAMS Confidence challenging site teams constructively using facts and data A practical, no-nonsense approach to safety, quality, and delivery Commercial awareness and an understanding of how delivery decisions impact margin
You will be comfortable holding teams to account and expect information from site to be accurate, timely, and evidence-based.

Why Join

A senior delivery role with real influence and accountability A growing civils business with increasing project complexity Minimal layers and direct access to decision-makers Opportunity to shape delivery standards and site discipline as the business grows Nationwide civils project exposure Hybrid working supported, with meaningful and regular site presence Company car or car allowance provided
Salary and Package

Salary range: 70,000 - 85,000 depending on experience.

A company car or car allowance is provided, along with a competitive benefits package.

A discretionary bonus may be available, linked to delivery performance, programme control, quality, and margin protection.

What This Role Is Not

Not a single-site Construction Manager role Not a paper-based or tick-box safety position Not a reporting-only or advisory role
This role exists to actively control delivery and protect outcomes across projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 70,000.00-85,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Please briefly describe your civil engineering background, including the types of projects you have delivered and your role on them. How many live projects have you overseen at one time, and how did you maintain control of programme, quality, and safety across them? Describe your experience developing and managing construction programmes, including baseline, short-term, and recovery programmes. What tangible site data do you expect from project teams to give you confidence a job is under control? Are you comfortable filling gaps in reports from site leads? We have bases in Hartlepool and East Anglia, with projects nationwide. The role is hybrid and involves regular travel to sites. Are you comfortable with this?
Work Location: Remote