Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Location: Oxfordshire

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with a strong highways and civil engineering background to oversee the successful delivery of a major road infrastructure project involving the construction of new highway adjacent to a live dual carriageway. The role is primarily office-based, focused on managing delivery teams, coordinating construction activities, monitoring programme performance, and ensuring works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

The successful candidate will act as the key point of coordination between site teams, subcontractors, designers, commercial staff and project stakeholders, ensuring that construction activities progress smoothly and any issues are proactively addressed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership and management of construction activities across the project.
• Monitor daily progress and ensure works are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Coordinate Site Agents, Section Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Review construction methodologies, temporary works requirements and traffic management arrangements.
• Ensure works adjacent to live traffic are planned and executed safely, minimising disruption to road users.
• Chair and attend progress meetings with operational and commercial teams.
• Identify construction risks, constraints and opportunities and implement mitigation measures where required.
• Monitor labour, plant and material resources to maximise productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management systems.
• Liaise with design teams to resolve technical issues and manage design changes.
• Review and approve short-term programmes, look-ahead plans and construction sequencing.
• Support commercial teams with valuations, compensation events and subcontractor management.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure all works are delivered in accordance with company procedures and industry best practice.
• Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders and senior management regarding progress, risks and project performance.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Construction Manager, Senior Agent or Project Manager within highways and civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of road construction, earthworks, drainage, pavement construction and associated infrastructure.
• Experience managing works adjacent to live carriageways and high-speed road networks.
• Excellent understanding of construction planning, delivery and resource management.
• Ability to coordinate multiple work fronts and subcontractors simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• CSCS Managers Card.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.