Construction Manager - Civils

Location:

West Cumbria

Sector:
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Contract:

Permanent

Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience

Westlakes Recruit is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee site delivery across major civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive construction professional with strong leadership skills, technical knowledge and a commitment to delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

You will take responsibility for day-to-day site operations, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and resources to ensure work is delivered in line with programme, quality and commercial requirements.

• Oversee day-to-day site delivery, from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Lead site teams through daily briefings, toolbox talks, inspections and progress reviews.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, logistics and subcontractor activities.
• Monitor progress against project programmes, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Support temporary works coordination, quality assurance processes and design reviews.
• Work closely with commercial teams to monitor costs, production rates, variations and forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and maintain high standards across site operations.
• Build effective relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers and project stakeholders.
• Drive productivity, continuous improvement and strong team performance.

• Proven experience in a Construction Manager or similar site leadership role within civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, site operations and project delivery.
• Experience managing site teams, subcontractors and multiple work streams.
• Relevant health and safety qualifications, including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.
• Knowledge of temporary works, quality assurance and safe systems of work.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, calm and solutions-focused approach to managing site challenges.
• The ability to coordinate resources and maintain delivery against programme and commercial objectives.

• Experience delivering complex infrastructure projects or working in high-risk construction environments.
• Additional safety qualifications, such as IOSH and working at height.
• Relevant site leadership training, including Black Hat or equivalent supervisory competencies.
• Experience supporting design reviews, temporary works and construction planning.

• Annual bonus.
• Company car allowance.
• Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Flexible annual leave options.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, lifestyle benefits and retail discounts.

If you’re an experienced Construction Manager looking for your next opportunity within civil engineering and infrastructure, Westlakes Recruit would welcome a confidential conversation.