Construction Manager

Dorset Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Construction Manager to join our Highways Construction Delivery Team.

In this key role, you will lead a team of operatives and subcontractors to deliver high‑quality, efficient, and cost‑effective highway works. You will be responsible for managing the delivery of both Capital and Revenue Maintenance Programmes, including projects such as highway resurfacing, surface treatments, drainage works, improvements, and associated maintenance activities.

This role involves regular travel across the county to oversee works and support your team. A council vehicle will be provided.

• To effectively manage and supervise the execution of revenue maintenance, structural maintenance and major construction work throughout the County
• Manage and control project budgets and resources to ensure safe, and efficient delivery of premium quality work while minimising disruption on the Highway network
• To ensure that all works are completed safely, and obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are met
• Operate in a fast-changing environment, therefore day to day activities are subject to changing problems and circumstances
• Carry out duties in accordance with Environmental and Quality Management Systems
• To ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with contractual and legislative requirements and meet the standards of quality required within the specification where applicable
• To ensure in conjunction with information provided by the Business Support staff, that the correct materials, plant and vehicles are used to maximise utilisation and reduce operational costs
• To undertake the responsibilities of a ‘Premises Responsible Person’ when required to oversee an operational highways depot
• To participate in winter maintenance and out of hours emergency duties for the Dorset Highways standby rota
• Ensure that accidents are reported in a timely manner
• Ensure safe systems of work are used to keep all site personnel and members of the public safe from harm
• Carry out regular site visits and safety inspections and monitor works quality through use of digital auditing systems
• Any other duties as required commensurate to the grading of this post

• A full driving licence is required for this role
• Able to demonstrate an extensive depth of knowledge and experience of construction, or civil engineering and proven success in project delivery in a relevant specialist area
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets
• A sound understanding of role of Principal Contractor (Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015)
• To be able to manage and further develop a team to its full potential
• The ability to devise and deliver works programmes on time and on budget
• To be able to demonstrate good ICT skills
• To be able to work as part of a busy team
• To be assertive and diplomatic
• Self-motivating and a strong motivator of the labour force
• CSCS Card

• Knowledge of asset management systems such as Confirm.
• Lantra Traffic Management sector scheme
  12D M7 Managers Client Officers.
• CSCS Managers Card
• NVQ level 6 diploma in construction site management or equivalent
• Member of a professional institution such as ICE, IHE or CHI

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.

Salary: £50,908 - £57,290, excluding out of hours standby and associated overtime.

Location:

Bridport, Charminster, Stalbridge or Ferndown Depots

For an informal discussion please contact Ross Sturmey on

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