At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud to be building Britain's future heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join us on Cambridge Civic Quarter. Right now, we're excited about continuing the company's legacy through the projects and opportunities ahead. Join our collaborative team to achieve more from your career by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us. The Construction Manager role We are seeking experienced Construction Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Manager will provide strong technical and leadership direction to deliver the project safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and performance. You will lead teams of engineers, site management, and subcontractors, ensuring that engineering, design coordination, and construction activities are fully aligned with programme, budget, and regulatory requirements. Oversee the full construction engineering process, ensuring all engineering designs, methodologies, and procedures comply with statutory regulations, technical specifications, and industry standards. Monitor and manage the project programme, identifying risks and opportunities across design, procurement, and construction activities, and implementing mitigation measures where required. Ensure the project is delivered within agreed time and budget constraints, supporting cost control and value management initiatives. Identify, manage, and mitigate technical and construction risks, maintaining the integrity and performance of the project. Lead and coordinate engineering teams, works staff, and subcontractors, providing mentoring and technical guidance as required. Set and manage short- and long-term project objectives, ensuring alignment with overall project goals. Contribute to and review internal and external project reports, providing clear and accurate updates on progress, risks, and opportunities. Proven experience delivering multimillion-pound construction projects. Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to manage, coordinate, and mentor engineering and construction teams. Collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A strong advocate for health, safety, and wellbeing, ensuring safe working practices are embedded across all project activities. Demonstrable ability to identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks, while also identifying opportunities for improvement and value. Experience preparing and contributing to project reports for internal management and external stakeholders. SMSTS qualification. Valid CSCS Card. We're ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. We'd love you to join us in proudly building Britain's future heritage. Apply online now. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society.
Construction Managers (Permanent) in Cambridge employer: Sir Robert McAlpine
At Sir Robert McAlpine, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters inclusivity and diversity. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our performance-related progression opportunities and flexible benefits tailored to fit your lifestyle. Join us in making a positive impact on communities while building Britain's future heritage, all within a supportive environment that values safety, quality, and engineering excellence.
