Senior Construction Manager

Location: Hybrid / Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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Ground Control is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead the successful delivery of hard and soft landscape construction projects while taking responsibility for the operational, commercial and people performance of a defined region.

This is a key leadership role, combining hands‑on project delivery with regional accountability. You'll oversee a portfolio of projects ranging from £30,000 to £10 million
, manage Construction Managers and Site Managers, drive business growth, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.

This is a field‑based role
, offering a combination of working from the office, on‑site across the region, and from your home address, providing flexibility while maintaining close engagement with projects, clients and operational teams.

• Lead, support and develop Construction Managers and Site Managers across the region.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching and development planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and succession planning to build high‑performing teams.
• Act as a role model for safety, quality and operational excellence.

• Deliver your own portfolio of commercial landscape construction projects from award to completion.
• Oversee the wider regional programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• Manage resources, including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex operational, commercial and contractual matters.
• Produce RAMS and ensure robust project planning and control.

• Take ownership of regional and project‑level P&L performance.
• Manage CVRs, forecasting, cash flow and programme performance.
• Monitor variations and commercial opportunities to maximise project profitability.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities with the Operations Director.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across the region.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities, helping grow the regional order book.
• Support tenders, framework submissions and negotiated opportunities.
• Develop regional growth plans aligned with divisional objectives and future market opportunities.

• Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Promote a proactive safety culture across all teams and projects.

• Minimum 5 years' experience within the construction industry, including experience operating at Construction Manager level.
• At least 3 years' experience in landscape construction, civil engineering or a related sector.
• Proven experience delivering commercial construction projects through to completion.
• Experience managing multiple projects, teams and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong leadership experience, including line management of managers.
• Excellent commercial acumen, including P&L ownership, CVRs, forecasting and margin management.
• Working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts.
• Strong client‑facing, reporting and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry‑related software.

• Experience with PQQs, tenders and framework agreements.
• Business development and account growth experience.
• Leadership qualification such as ILM Level 3 or Level 5.

You’re a commercially minded construction professional with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery. You thrive in…