construction manager.

Are you an experienced Construction Manager looking to join a leading Tier One contractor? This client is seeking an experienced individual to lead a high-profile highways and structures project. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with the leading highways contractor, delivering complex and high-value projects with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

The Role

As a Construction Manager, you will play a key role in delivering a major highways project from beginning to end, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will be responsible for leading a dedicated site team and collaborating with key stakeholders, subcontractors, and clients to achieve exceptional project outcomes.

Based in Cambridge.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Collaboration - Foster open communication within the team, subcontractors, and stakeholders, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Project Delivery - Oversee all aspects of construction, ensuring adherence to programme schedules, budgets, and safety regulations.
• Design Management - Review and coordinate detailed construction feasibility plans, ensuring the project is executed with minimal in-flight changes.
• Programme & Planning - Contribute to programme updates and support mitigation strategies where necessary. Lead short-term planning in alignment with contract requirements.
• Commercial & Financial Control - Support subcontract tendering, cost forecasting, and commercial negotiations to optimise project value.
• Quality & Safety Leadership - Champion a safety-first culture and ensure the highest quality standards are met, aligning with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Environmental Responsibility - Identify opportunities to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable construction methods.

What are they looking for?

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager on major infrastructure projects, ideally with a Tier One contractor.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive team performance.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering principles, construction methodologies, and contract management (ideally NEC4).
• SMSTS certification and a valid CSCS Manager's Card.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, site digital tools, and document control systems.

What's in it for You?

• £75,000 salary + 14% bonus structure.
• £5,900 car allowance to support your mobility.
• Couples private healthcare for you and your partner.
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working opportunities/ flexible hours
• Many other discounts/ benefits

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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