At Bellway we recognise people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects differences, creating a safe inclusive working environment for all colleagues. We aim to provide flexible working and are happy to discuss adjustments as needed. Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders, invites a Construction Manager to join the Eastern Counties Division in Cambridge.
Company Information
* Company: Bellway Homes
* Salary: Competiitve
* Type: Full Time
* Region: International
* Town/City: Cambridge
* Posted: 11/05/2026
* Listed in: Construction Management
* Reference: 303319CON
Responsibilities
* Motivate, support and manage Site Managers by providing training, coaching and support as required to improve performance.
* Control preliminary costs in accordance with budget.
* Plan and programme work methods and build sequence on sites of responsibility.
* Regularly visit sites and attend weekly sub‑contract meetings with Site Manager and Housing Association representatives, ensuring all necessary resources and information are available to meet programme dates.
* Inspect quality of work during the construction process and give advice and support to Site Managers as needed.
* Inspect record books on site relating to health and safety, NHBC, customer plot files, building control records, plant and machinery records and scaffold records.
* Ensure that costs are controlled efficiently and that all resources are being used effectively.
* Keep up to date with customer care issues on sites to enable discussion for timely resolution.
Working Conditions
Willing to be flexible in day‑to‑day duties and hours, with daily travel to development sites and divisional head office.
Experience & Qualifications
* Experience of working as a Senior Site Manager or Construction Manager within a high‑volume house builder.
* Experience of health and safety obligations, building legislation and NHBC standards.
* Relevant CSCS card.
* SMSTS certificate.
* Construction Management Level 4+ apprenticeship desirable.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
* Ability to liaise with internal and external personnel.
* Able to plan and programme work methods and build sequence for sites.
* Control preliminary costs in accordance with budget.
* Good administration skills.
* Able to work to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
* Ability to work on own initiative, with excellent attention to detail.
* Proficient IT skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Committed to diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Competitive car allowance.
* Optional salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Competitive annual bonus.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Access to discounts and benefits portal.
* ShareSave Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Holiday Purchase Scheme.
* Earn and Learn Opportunities.
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