Senior Construction Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join their growing team, supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects across North and South Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven construction professional with a strong background in the water and/or wastewater sector, who is looking to play a key role in delivering complex civil engineering schemes from inception through to completion.

The Role

As Senior Construction Manager, you will lead the safe and successful delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders, providing leadership throughout the construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction activities across multiple projects.
Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance.
Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to achieve programme milestones.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Monitor project performance, programme, costs, and resource allocation.
Mentor and develop site management teams.
Drive continuous improvement and promote best practice across projects.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Significant experience in a Senior Construction Manager or similar leadership role.
A strong background delivering water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
Proven experience managing civil engineering schemes from pre-construction through to completion.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial awareness and programme management experience.
Relevant industry qualifications (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, etc.) and a full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure schemes across Cumbria.
Long-term career progression with a growing organisation.
A collaborative and supportive working environment where your experience and leadership will make a real impact.If you're an experienced Senior Construction Manager with a water or wastewater background and are looking for your next challenge in Cumbria or North Lancashire, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to

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