Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Construction Manager
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Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK's most complex and critical infrastructure projects across six core sectors. Through major schemes and long-term frameworks, we are committed to connecting people, places, and communities through responsible infrastructure delivery.
We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our growing team in Cumbria, supporting the delivery of a nationally significant nuclear infrastructure project. This is an excellent opportunity to lead operational delivery across a high-profile programme, driving safety, quality and performance while developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Role Responsibilities
As a Construction Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of operational delivery within your designated area, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Taking overall responsibility for safety, quality, cost control, customer satisfaction, and programme delivery.
- Planning and implementing operational procedures to ensure construction activities, project schedules and key milestones are successfully achieved.
- Leading, motivating and developing supervisory teams, direct labour, and subcontractors to deliver outstanding performance.
- Managing resources effectively, including subcontractors and suppliers, to achieve optimum productivity and value for money.
- Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with company policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, environmental standards, and quality expectations.
- Championing a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and right-first-time delivery.
- Monitoring project performance to ensure programme targets, operational objectives and business goals are consistently achieved.
- Managing multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously while maintaining exacting standards of delivery.
- Undertaking technical audits, reviews, and performance monitoring activities to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
- Supporting compliance with legislative requirements and internal governance standards.
- Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
- Always Promoting a professional and positive image of Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Taking personal responsibility and accountability for delivering business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Skills, Experience And Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong history in infrastructure or construction project delivery.
- Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline.
- Chartered status, or working towards chartership, with a recognised professional body such as ICE or CIOB.
- Strong understanding of construction practices, standards, and operational delivery.
- Sound commercial and contractual awareness.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.
- Strong risk management and risk control capabilities.
- Experience of resource planning, utilisation, and performance management.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to achieve exacting standards of performance and compliance.
- Excellent operational planning, organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities without compromising quality or safety.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across project and business teams to deliver successful outcomes.
- Commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental excellence.
- Specialist knowledge and expertise within a relevant infrastructure or construction discipline.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Purposeful with a focus on delivering excellence.
- Initiative-taking and solution-oriented approach.
- Prominent level of accountability and professionalism.
- Committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.
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What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About The Nuclear Business Unit
We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.
Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CV’s submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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