Construction Manager in Cambridge
Posted by People Group Limited
£65,000 – £75,000 a year
Cambridge · Permanent
We’re partnering with a respected Tier 1 contractor to appoint a Construction Manager for a major regeneration scheme in the heart of Cambridge.
Bringing together heritage buildings, refurbishment and public realm improvements, this project offers a demanding mix of construction challenges. You’ll need to think ahead, lead confidently and keep multiple work packages moving in a busy city-centre environment.
For a Construction Manager who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and setting high standards, this is an opportunity to make your mark.
Take the lead on site
You’ll coordinate day-to-day construction activities, manage subcontractors and drive delivery against programme, budget and quality targets. Working closely with the Project Manager and commercial team, you’ll resolve package interfaces, tackle emerging issues and turn short-term plans into progress on site.
Your remit will include:
- Managing work packages, subcontractor performance and site resources.
- Coordinating external works, including landscaping, drainage, utilities and highways interfaces.
- Planning logistics and producing practical short-term programmes.
- Liaising with local authorities, utility providers and the wider project team.
- Driving inspections, quality records, snagging and defect close-out.
- Protecting existing buildings and heritage features throughout delivery.
- Setting clear safety expectations through RAMS, permits and temporary works controls.
You’ll have a strong track record managing medium to large construction projects, ideally across heritage refurbishment, restoration, commercial or public sector schemes. Experience delivering external works or public realm packages would be particularly valuable.
You’ll be comfortable leading subcontractors, managing competing priorities and making sound decisions under pressure, with the technical understanding to maintain quality while keeping work moving.
SMSTS and a valid CSCS card are essential. First Aid, Temporary Works Coordinator training and a relevant construction qualification or professional membership would be advantageous.
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