Civils Delivery Lead

Role Overview

The Civils Delivery Lead will have full responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of a multi-disciplinary civils team supporting house building and infrastructure works. This role covers operational leadership commercial performance safety quality recruitment and capacity planning across all civils activities.

• Project Planning: Work alongside Project Managers to ensure multi-disciplinary teams are capable of delivery the pipeline of work.
• Site Supervision: Oversee day-to-day operations across all self-delivery construction sites managing the relevant General Foremen.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce health and safety protocols to create a safe working environment for all personnel on-site.
• Resource Management: Coordinate with internal resource management and site personnel to ensure the availability of resources and materials needed for the project.
• Budget Control: Monitor project expenses and expenditures to ensure adherence to the budget identifying cost‑saving opportunities where possible.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high‑quality standards throughout the construction process conducting inspections and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Problem-solving: Identify and address any issues or obstacles that arise during construction implementing effective solutions to keep the project on track.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate site personnel providing guidance support and training as needed to ensure optimal performance and productivity.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of project activities including daily progress reports change orders and correspondence with stakeholders.

• Lead and manage the civils delivery team across multiple sites or work fronts
• Take full accountability for programme quality cost and safety performance
• Develop and maintain delivery plans labour strategies and plant requirements
• Oversee recruitment onboarding training and competency management of operatives and supervision
• Ensure all works comply with CDM regulations company standards and client specifications
• Manage commercial performance including budgets cost control variations and productivity
• Drive a strong safety culture ensuring zero harm and full compliance with H&S legislation
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and quality
• Support weekend working and overtime planning as required

• Significant experience in construction management with a proven track record of successfully managing construction projects of varying scales and complexities.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methods materials and techniques as well as familiarity with relevant regulations and industry standards. SMSTS required as a minimum.
• Health and Safety Certification: Certification in health and safety management (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH) is often required to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively liaise with clients subcontractors and site personnel.
• Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership and decision‑making skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve project goals. Proven experience managing multi‑disciplinary construction teams
• Organisational
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Problem-solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Qualifications: A relevant degree in construction management civil engineering or a related field is typically required although equivalent experience may be considered.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite as well as familiarity with building information modelling (BIM) software is advantageous.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience delivering works for house builders utilities…