Construction Manager

  • Nicholas Associates
  • Feb 02, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

The Company:

Our client is a Groundworks and Civil Engineering company, operating as a sub-contractor for major and regional housebuilders, as well as other market sectors.

The Role:

The successful Construction Manager will provide a operational management of brand new Region for the company, leveraging their reputation and scale.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to a Director

Taking full responsibility for delivery of the construction phase of projects for the Region,

Maintain high standards

Delivering projects to programme.

Manage and motivate team of Contracts Manager, Project Manager, Site Managers

Engage and motivate the team to achieve process and programme improvements.

Support commercial teams

Drive quality and process improvement.

Ensure insurers, funders, Clients and Building Inspectors are fully satisfied.

Identify future resource requirements and recruit appropriately.

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience in Construction Manager, or Senior Contracts Manager/Contracts Manager/Operations Manager within a residential groundworks company

Track record in engaging and leading large teams

Extensive local and sector knowledge

Exceptional negotiation, leadership and communication skills are required

Excellent commercial acumen

Competent in influencing colleagues, suppliers and local authorities to support a successful project delivery.

Organised, structured and professional approach

Remuneration:

Our client is offering an industry leading remuneration package, the salary is dependent on experience, plus a generous performance related bonus. If you feel that you are the engaging, successful leader our client requires, please contact John Ashcroft (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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