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AA Euro Group is currently seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join a leading civils and groundworks subcontractor delivering a major UK infrastructure project. This is a long-term opportunity for a highly motivated construction professional with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale civil engineering and groundworks packages within complex infrastructure environments.

Working closely with the Project Director and senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of multiple workstreams, ensuring the highest standards of quality, programme performance, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of major civils and groundworks packages from commencement through to completion.
Manage site teams including Construction Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and subcontractors.
Ensure works are delivered safely in accordance with company policies, client requirements, and all relevant health and safety legislation.
Drive programme performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project milestones.
Monitor productivity, labour, plant, and material resources to maximise operational efficiency.
Oversee quality assurance processes, ensuring works are completed to specification and industry standards.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the main contractor, client representatives, designers, and key stakeholders.
Chair and attend progress meetings, reporting on programme, commercial performance, risks, and opportunities.
Work collaboratively with commercial teams to manage budgets, change control, subcontractor performance, and cost forecasting.
Support procurement and logistics planning to ensure timely delivery of resources.
Mentor and develop site management teams, promoting continuous improvement and best practice.
Ensure all project documentation, reporting, and compliance records are maintained accurately.
Candidate Requirements

Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Extensive experience managing major civils and groundworks projects for leading subcontractors.
Proven track record delivering large-scale infrastructure projects such as highways, rail, energy, aviation, utilities, or major earthworks.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams.
Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, temporary works, and groundworks operations.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance programme, quality, and cost objectives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technically challenging project environment.
Competent in project reporting and planning software.
SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card or equivalent), and First Aid certification.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Experience

Experience working on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Knowledge of NEC contracts.
Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
Experience working within highly regulated construction environments.
What's on Offer

Long-term CIS contract with excellent earning potential.
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects.
Stable pipeline of work with a well-established civils and groundworks contractor.
Collaborative and professional working environment.
Career-enhancing experience on a landmark project.
Competitive day rate, dependent on experience.
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