Construction Manager

Join Us as a Construction Manager in Brixworth, Northamptonshire We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, where you will lead the development and delivery of a diverse portfolio of core schemes and major projects for both North and West Northamptonshire Councils.Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.At Kier Transportation, we understand that infrastructure is the backbone of society.Whether it's by land, sea, or air, the movement of people and goods shapes our world.That's why we're committed to delivering essential highways services that make everyday journeys safer and more efficient.Location : Brixworth, Northamptonshire Site based, 5 days per week Hours : Full-time, 40 hours per week (Permanent) Salary : 58,000 62,000 5,900 annual car allowance private healthcare benefits About the Role : As Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, mobilisation, and delivery of highway improvement projects in line with NEC4 contract terms.This role requires a high level of coordination across design teams, subcontractors, stakeholders, and the wider Kier project team.You will ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standards of health and safety, quality, and environmental compliance, while maintaining programme and budgetary control.Key Responsibilities: Oversee the preparation and implementation of Construction Phase Plans Act as Principal Contractor on site, managing subcontractor delivery Coordinate with project managers, designers, and commercial teams to ensure smooth project progression Interpret technical drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities in line with NEC4 requirements Ensure site compliance with Chapter 8 requirements and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Champion Kier's SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) standards on every project About You : This Construction Manager position is suited to an experienced construction professional with a background in civil engineering and a strong grasp of highways infrastructure delivery.Full UK Driving Licence (essential for site travel).Essential Qualifications & Experience: HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering Proven experience managing projects under NEC4 contracts Valid NRSWA Supervisor accreditation 12D Traffic Management qualification SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.You can see more information of benefits here .Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us.We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more.Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.You can see our D&I action plan here .As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.We look forward to seeing your application to joinkier LI-JB2

Created: 2025-07-20