Construction Manager – Civil Engineering (Groundworks / Infrastructure)
Location: Reading
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Red Sky Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established and respected civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project in the Reading area.
We are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manager with a strong groundworks background, who can take responsibility for overseeing the safe and efficient delivery of works on site. Experience across areas such as RC frames, service diversions and heavy civils would be highly beneficial, although candidates from a broader civil engineering or infrastructure background are encouraged to apply.
This is a high-profile and technically challenging project delivered within a secure and regulated environment, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to work on an essential infrastructure scheme.
The Role
As Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the overall site delivery and coordination of construction activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
You will lead site teams and subcontractors, coordinate multiple work packages, and ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with design, quality standards and project timelines. This role sits at the heart of project delivery and requires strong leadership and organisational skills to drive performance on site.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and manage day-to-day construction activities on site
Coordinate and supervise groundworks and wider civil engineering packages
Lead and manage site teams, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors
Ensure construction activities are delivered in line with programme, quality and safety requirements
Monitor and drive site productivity and programme performance
Oversee works including service diversions, reinforced concrete structures and enabling works
Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health & safety regulations and company standards
Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team and client representatives
Review and implement method statements, risk assessments and construction plans
Provide regular site progress updates and reporting
About You
Proven experience working as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager within civil engineering, groundworks or infrastructure projects
Strong groundworks experience is essential
Experience delivering RC works, heavy civils or infrastructure packages is advantageous
Strong leadership experience managing site teams and subcontractors
Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams within complex construction environments
Experience working within secure or highly regulated sites would be beneficial
Based within a commutable distance of Reading
Able to obtain security clearance and complete background checks
What’s on Offer
Long-term permanent role on a major infrastructure project
Opportunity to work with a well-established civil engineering contractor
Competitive salary and package
A role where you will take direct responsibility for construction delivery on site within a technically complex scheme