Construction Manager - West Cumbria
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.
Department: Operations Management (Site/Project/Regional)
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Cumbria
Workplace type: Onsite
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.
Benefits
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.
* 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.
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