Description
Build the infrastructure that shapes the UK — and lead teams who take pride in doing it the right way.
At Careys, we’re driven by a simple mission: to deliver exceptional construction services with integrity, care, and expertise. As a specialist civil engineering contractor, we self-deliver, innovate, and continually strive to be Better Every Day.
We’re looking for a Construction Manager who brings strong leadership, technical capability, and a passion for delivering high‑quality work safely and efficiently.
What you will do:
• Oversee day‑to‑day site delivery from mobilisation through to handover.
• Lead teams through daily briefings, toolbox talks, and inspections.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, logistics, and subcontractors.
• Support temporary works, QA processes, and design reviews.
• Work closely with commercial teams on costs, production rates, and forecasting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and teams.
What You’ll Bring:
• Experience across civil engineering projects with leadership responsibilities.
• Certifications: SMSTS, IOSH, CSCS, First Aid, Work at Heights, SHED, Black Hat.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, calm, improvement-focused mindset.
Why Us:
Join Careys and lead delivery on one of the UK’s most complex and nationally significant infrastructure programmes. You’ll work in an environment that values safe delivery, technical excellence and strong leadership — giving you the autonomy to make a real impact, backed by a business committed to being the most socially responsible contractor in the industry.
As part of our team, you’ll also enjoy a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle and long‑term future, including:
26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell leave
Private healthcare and a Health Care Cash Plan
Car allowance
Company pension
Life assurance
Volunteering days through the Careys Foundation or causes important to you
Cycle to Work scheme
Car leasing scheme
Discounted gym membership
A range of retail discounts and cashback plans
At Careys, you get more than a role — you get a workplace that invests in you, supports you, and gives you the platform to build a meaningful, impactful career