Senior Construction Manager

AtkinsRéalis

. Lead construction delivery as the organisation’s most senior construction representative on an assigned site, project or programme .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, safety-critical infrastructure construction projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality management standards. Proven ability to manage subcontractors, develop detailed construction programmes, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

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Construction Delivery LeadershipHealth And Safety ManagementConstruction Programme DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementContract Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Construction Programme DevelopmentRisk ManagementMaterial ManagementSite EstablishmentWork-Package PlanningQuality ManagementChange ManagementCost ControlInspection And TestingLogistics Coordination

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationNegotiationTeam DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Construction Skills Certification SchemeChartered Or Incorporated Professional StatusRelevant Safety Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Safety-Critical InfrastructureRailway ConstructionSubcontract AdministrationEnvironmental ComplianceHealth And Safety FileContemporaneous Record KeepingSignallingAccess PlanningConstruction DocumentationUK Security Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead construction delivery as the organisation’s most senior construction representative on an assigned site, project or programme
Direct and coordinate internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers
Establish the delivery organisation and appoint Construction Managers where required
Ensure construction meets safety, environmental, quality, technical, cost, programme and contractual requirements
Stop work where immediate risks exist
Review or approve construction documentation within delegated authority
Recommend acceptance or rejection of subcontractor programmes, payment applications, work packages and change proposals
Lead construction from tender and mobilisation through delivery, handover and closeout
Establish staffing plans, responsibilities, mobilisation requirements, site access, welfare, logistics, reporting and document control
Direct safety and environmental programmes, review construction methods, ensure permits and licences, and act on incidents and assurance findings
Lead Level 5 construction programmes, look-aheads, sequencing, resources, recovery measures and progress reporting
Coordinate contractual matters, contractor requirements, interfaces, performance, payment applications, change and delay assessment, expenditure and forecasting
Ensure compliance with approved construction information, technical requirements, inspection and test plans, and quality management plans
Oversee inspection, surveillance, testing, material control, submittals, non-conformances, completion, red-lines, snagging and defects
Maintain daily reports, photographic or video evidence, audit and claims records, handover documentation and the Health and Safety File
Manage construction risks, early warnings, change requests and residual-risk communications
Coordinate Testing and Commissioning interfaces and prepare completed work for handover
Track defects and outstanding actions to closure
Confirm personnel competencies, licences, Authorities to Work and Certificates of Competence, and support team development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrable experience leading construction delivery on complex, safety-critical infrastructure projects
Strong experience managing multiple subcontractors, interfaces, work packages, construction locations or shifts
Comprehensive understanding of construction health, safety, environmental and quality-management requirements
Experience developing and controlling detailed construction programmes, short-term look-aheads, resources and recovery plans
Commercial awareness covering subcontract administration, payment applications, change, delay, disruption and contemporaneous record keeping
Practical experience of constructability, mobilisation, work-package planning, site establishment, logistics, material management, handover and closeout
Ability to interpret contracts, procedures, drawings, specifications, programmes, technical information and project risk data
Proven leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development and current competence for assigned duties
Degree, higher technical qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience in construction, civil engineering, rail systems or a related discipline
Chartered or incorporated professional status, or active progression towards an appropriate professional qualification
Experience delivering signalling or multidisciplinary railway construction, including railway possessions, access planning and safe-work arrangements
Appropriate Construction Skills Certification Scheme credentials and recognised construction-management or safety qualifications
Contractor’s Responsible Engineer competence where separately nominated through the applicable competence process
Role may require security clearance
Security vetting may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Training and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances
Family-friendly employment policies
Flexible working arrangements
Employee resource groups