Title: Principal Construction Manager
Requisition ID: 10046
Your New Role
We are seeking an experienced Principal Construction Manager to lead the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of highways and road construction works across a diverse programme of schemes.
Our NMC SW account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Southwest since August 2020, we are responsible for inspections, cyclical maintenance, asset management, scheme delivery as well as winter maintenance and incident response.
Our team are first on the scene to assist road users on the road network, deliver engineering design and operational delivery services for more than 600 kilometres of road and 1,650 structures enabling reliable journey times and a high level of customer care for the people and businesses that use these roads every day.
By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.
This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for construction delivery, acting as Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations, and ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget, quality and client expectations while minimising disruption to the travelling public.
The role would suit a proven highways professional with strong leadership credentials and extensive experience working within term maintenance contracts or major road networks.
As Principal Construction Manager, You Will Be Responsible For
Take overall responsibility for the safe delivery of highways construction activities, fulfilling Principal Contractor duties under CDM.
Lead the planning and execution of construction programmes, ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost and quality targets.
Develop and implement Construction Phase Plans, risk assessments and method statements.
Manage and deploy site supervision, plant, labour, materials and subcontractors effectively across multiple schemes.
Work closely with design, commercial and traffic management teams to ensure buildability and minimise network disruption.
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
Drive a positive health, safety and environmental culture, promoting continuous improvement and best practice.
Support commercial processes including measurement, valuation and cost control.
Lead, mentor and develop construction and supervisory teams, embedding a "right first time" approach.
Essential
What we are looking for:
HNC / HND or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Significant experience delivering roads and highways construction or maintenance schemes in the UK.
Proven experience operating as, or supporting, the Principal Contractor.
Strong working knowledge of highways contracts, construction methodologies and traffic management.
Demonstrable leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams and supply chain partners.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
Chartered or working towards professional membership (ICE, CIHT or similar).
Experience on term maintenance contracts, trunk roads or strategic road networks.
Strong commercial awareness and experience working alongside quantity surveying teams.
What We Offer You
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
Company Car – Electric company car provided
Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
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