Construction Manager
Requisition ID: 10328
Location: Staffordshire depots (on-site)
Position Overview
This role is a permanent position in the Staffordshire County Council portfolio. You will oversee a team of Construction Managers and Supervisors to deliver all aspects of planning and operations, ensuring compliance with standards, safety, and budget.
Responsibilities
* Oversee and direct a team of Construction Managers and Supervisors to deliver all aspects of planning and operations.
* Review projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
* Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with standards.
* Produce roster for the Construction staff and delivery staff.
* Resource suitably competent staff to activities.
* Risk assess site conditions and work activities, planning or initiating suitable control measures.
* Ensure that all long‑lead plant items, including labour and materials, are secured.
* Undertake detailed site visits and planning.
* Produce or assist in producing multi‑discipline work package plans and task briefs.
* Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with approved methods of work.
* Maintain accurate records of site resources, materials, and plant; provide daily resource sheets, weekly plant returns, weekly materials returns and subcontract performance reports.
* Optimise resource levels to ensure projects are delivered to budget and specification.
* Work in a professional and proactive manner, including developing the safety culture with subcontractors.
* Carry out regular safety inspections and fully report all accidents and incidents.
* Participate in regular monthly safety meetings with the leadership team.
Qualifications
* Proven track record within the Highways sector, with significant experience leading a construction team.
* Recognised supervisory or leadership in management course.
* Understanding of Health and Safety legislation relative to construction.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Able to implement and support a customer‑centric approach.
* Knowledge of risk assessment techniques.
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
* Career growth opportunities to roles such as Team Leader or Supervisor.
* Comprehensive training, including fully funded CPC qualification.
* Personal development opportunities through mentorship and programmes such as Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership.
* Generous pension scheme with company contributions.
* At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays; opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
* Flexible benefits package: additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, gym memberships.
* Exclusive discounts via our online portal.
* Community engagement: 2 paid volunteering days per year plus other local initiatives.
Equal Opportunity
We are a Disability Confident organisation. Applicants with a disability will be offered an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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