
Location
Brixworth, Northamptonshire - travel to the office required with some remote working available
Hours
Permanent Full Time - 40 hours per week with some flexibility on hours available
Salary
£58,000 - £62,000 per year + private healthcare + £5,900 annual car allowance + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a Construction Manager to join our Transportation team, overseeing site operations and acting as Principal Contractor under CDM regulations. You will ensure the successful delivery of schemes across the North and West Northamptonshire Council networks. Your responsibilities will include reviewing the construction phase plan, appointing and managing site managers, and overseeing mobilisation and project execution in accordance with NEC contract requirements.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Ensuring compliance with the duties of the Principal Contractor under CDM and NEC contract conditions
- Developing, monitoring and maintaining a robust construction programme
- Organising and chairing regular progress meetings with contractors and participating in monthly progress reviews with senior representatives from the Client, Kier Highways and contractors
- Conducting regular Safety, Health and Environmental inspections, attending SHE meetings, and reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses
- Overseeing coordination of network occupancy activities including traffic management planning, roadspace booking, stakeholder engagement and updating the Client's Network Occupancy Management System
Join Kier Transportation and make a difference by supporting the movement of people, goods and equipment through vital infrastructure projects.
Experience
- Delivery of the Principal Contractor's obligations under the CDM Regulations 2015 and/or role of the Supervisor under the NEC
- Successful delivery of highway renewals and improvement schemes including restricted site availability such as night-time working
- Good working knowledge of construction programming and risk management
- SMSTS and NRSWA supervisor qualifications
About you
Organised and proactive with strong leadership skills, able to manage multiple stakeholders and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. You are adaptable to flexible working hours and committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects.
Qualifications
Relevant construction management qualifications and certifications including SMSTS and NRSWA supervisor are required.
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