Construction Manager

Location:

Cumbria

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long‑term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead and manage all aspects of operational construction activities within a designated geographical area or project portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will oversee supervisory staff, direct labour and subcontractor teams, ensuring effective planning, resource management, commercial awareness, and operational excellence. Working within the framework of wider business and project objectives, the Construction Manager will take significant responsibility for project delivery, team performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations. They will champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and 'right first time' delivery while providing strong leadership, coaching, and development to their teams.

• Lead and manage all operational construction activities within the designated area, project, or function.
• Take overall responsibility for project performance, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme delivery, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan, coordinate, and establish procedures to ensure construction operations, project schedules, and key milestones are achieved.
• Organise and deploy labour, plant, materials, subcontractors, and suppliers to maximise productivity and value for money.
• Ensure full compliance with company health, safety, environmental, quality, and operational procedures.
• Promote and embed a culture of safety excellence and right‑first‑time delivery across all projects.
• Manage, coach, mentor, and support supervisory staff to achieve operational and business objectives.
• Monitor project performance against agreed targets and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed budgets and timescales.
• Conduct technical audits, reviews, and site inspections to ensure standards and specifications are achieved.
• Manage resources effectively and ensure their efficient utilisation across multiple projects.
• Support compliance with all relevant legislative requirements, company standards, and governance processes.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and encourage innovation and best practice.
• Provide leadership and direction during periods of change, ensuring effective communication and engagement across teams.
• Contribute to workforce development through coaching, performance management, feedback, and succession planning.
• Maintain a professional and customer‑focused approach in all interactions.

• Degree qualified, or equivalent, in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• Chartered, or working towards chartership, with a relevant professional body such as CIOB, ICE or equivalent.
• Significant construction management experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities, building, or related sectors.
• Proven experience…