Average Construction Manager salary in Leicester

The Opportunity Working alongside a Tier 1 contractor, I am seeking an experienced Construction Manager to take a leading role on a multi-year environmental infrastructure programme involving the delivery of a 20km+ linear pipeline and associated civil engineering works. This high-profile scheme requires coordination of multiple work fronts, construction teams, landowners and delivery partners across a geographically dispersed route.As Construction Manager, you will oversee the site management function across numerous sections of the project, ensuring consistent standards of safety, quality and productivity. You will act as a central point of leadership for Site Managers, Agents and Supervisors, driving progress and ensuring alignment with the project plan. Role Overview This role is ideal for a senior construction professional with strong civil engineering and utilities experience who can manage multi-site operations, coordinate interfaces between contractors, maintain programme momentum and ensure robust compliance across all active work areas. Key Responsibilities Lead, support and coordinate Site Managers, Site Agents, Supervisors and engineering teams across the pipeline route.Ensure consistent application of construction methodology, safety processes, environmental management and quality standards across all sites.Oversee daily, weekly and long-term planning of works across multiple sections to maintain programme alignment.Monitor progress, resolve issues and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays.Coordinate with design teams, planning, the Project Manager and commercial teams to ensure construction feasibility and sequencing accuracy.Support temporary works coordination, lifting plans and safe-dig procedures.Engage with landowners, environmental bodies and statutory stakeholders to ensure compliant delivery.Lead safety leadership activities-briefings, audits, inspections and behavioural safety initiatives.Review and approve site documentation including RAMS, ITPs, permits, method statements and progress records.Support reporting obligations including progress updates, dashboards and programme commentary. Requirements Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or equivalent on civil engineering, utilities, pipeline or linear infrastructure projects.Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-site delivery teams.Solid understanding of construction sequencing, excavation, pipeline installation and associated civil works.Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations, safe-dig practices and environmental controls.Demonstrable experience coordinating contractors, engineers and subcontractors across dispersed work areas.Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.Full UK driving licence. Qualifications & Training Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline OR equivelent.Site-based certifications such as: SMSTSCSCS (Manager level)Temporary Works CoordinatorFirst Aid at Work EUSR / SHEA (Water, Power or Gas) or other utility-sector training.Experience with NEC contract administration, programme review and change management.Familiarity with environmental constraints and working on regulated, sensitive sites. Ideal Candidate Profile You will be a proactive, strategic and safety-driven leader capable of orchestrating simultaneous work fronts, empowering site teams and navigating complex technical and logistical challenges. You will thrive in a dynamic environment and be confident ensuring high-quality delivery while protecting safety, programme and stakeholder relationships.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are delighted to be working exclusively with a construction & utilities client in the East Midlands, recruiting for an experienced permanent Procurement Manager to join the commercial / operations team within their growing business. You must have procurement / commercial experience in: concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works & plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire). This role could suit someone working as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, Commercial Executive or Contract Manager, the client may also consider someone stepping up from a Buyer role with the right knowledge listed above.Purchasing Management Responsibilities:Strategic purchasing – identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Produce and maintain a PSL including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Cost control – regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives.Supplier relationships - performance reviews and negotiation. Revisit suppliers post tender to negotiate improvement on costs. Negotiate long-term and short-term agreements, develop and maintain relationships. Operational procurement control – managing on/off-hire logs, ensuring cost discipline within the scope. Maintain relevant industry knowledge to effectively plan and forecast buying requirements, identify market risks, opportunities, and supplier capabilities. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Contract management - Ensure all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements, set SLAs, allocate risk.Risk and compliance – own insurance claim investigations after theft or damage working to protect the businesses interests. Ensure supplier training and insurances meet contractual requirements and organisational standards.Cross-functional integration – coordinating with commercial teams during tender development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Be the holding Groups point of contact for Procurement. Ensure that materials and services are bought in OTIF and to the required specification, quantity and quality requested from the SMT.Attributes: CIPS qualified or working towards it or time served in a Procurement, Purchasing, Buying or Commercial Management capacity. Procurement / commercial experience in: concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works and plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire). Experienced in all the above listed duties.Working within in a Group experience would be ideal, but not essential. Strong user of differing systems and software Tenders, Bids and PSL experience. Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and customersStrong in delivering effective cost saving initiativesRisk management experienceIf you are in a Procurement, Purchasing, Buying or Commercial Manager role, then this could the right career move for you, working for a modern highly progressive business, that is going from strength to strength year on year. This role does offer 1-2 days hybrid working from home after the completion of the 6 months probationary period, once all working processes and procedures are known. The Procurement Manager position is commutable from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Uttoxeter, Castle Donington, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Daventry, Crick, Market Harborough, Grantham, Newark, Worksop, Retford, Mansfield, Birmingham & areas located close to these across the East Midlands etc.Interviews to take place immediately for the right Procurement professional. Apply today!

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are delighted to be working exclusively with a construction & utilities client in the East Midlands, recruiting for an experienced permanent Procurement Manager to join the commercial / operations team within their growing business. You must have procurement / commercial experience in: concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works & plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire). This role could suit someone working as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Materials Manager, Commercial Executive or Contract Manager, the client may also consider someone stepping up from a Buyer role with the right knowledge listed above.Purchasing Management Responsibilities:Strategic purchasing – identifying, vetting, negotiating, and managing nationwide suppliers. Produce and maintain a PSL including Schedule of Rates for the Commercial and Build teams to work from. Cost control – regularly review pricing including annual rate increases, own invoice queries and challenge overcharges. Proactively implement any cost saving initiatives.Supplier relationships - performance reviews and negotiation. Revisit suppliers post tender to negotiate improvement on costs. Negotiate long-term and short-term agreements, develop and maintain relationships. Operational procurement control – managing on/off-hire logs, ensuring cost discipline within the scope. Maintain relevant industry knowledge to effectively plan and forecast buying requirements, identify market risks, opportunities, and supplier capabilities. Ensure that materials and services are bought on time and to the required specification requested from the PM/BMs. Contract management - Ensure all supplier terms are aligned with contractual and financial requirements, set SLAs, allocate risk.Risk and compliance – own insurance claim investigations after theft or damage working to protect the businesses interests. Ensure supplier training and insurances meet contractual requirements and organisational standards.Cross-functional integration – coordinating with commercial teams during tender development and with operational teams on day-to-day delivery. Work with service delivery and back office or stores teams. Be the holding Groups point of contact for Procurement. Ensure that materials and services are bought in OTIF and to the required specification, quantity and quality requested from the SMT.Attributes: CIPS qualified or working towards it or time served in a Procurement, Purchasing, Buying or Commercial Management capacity. Procurement / commercial experience in: concrete (inc. Volumetric concrete), utilities, street works and plant machinery (inc. lifting / crane hire). Experienced in all the above listed duties.Working within in a Group experience would be ideal, but not essential. Strong user of differing systems and software Tenders, Bids and PSL experience. Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and customersStrong in delivering effective cost saving initiativesRisk management experienceIf you are in a Procurement, Purchasing, Buying or Commercial Manager role, then this could the right career move for you, working for a modern highly progressive business, that is going from strength to strength year on year. This role does offer 1-2 days hybrid working from home after the completion of the 6 months probationary period, once all working processes and procedures are known. The Procurement Manager position is commutable from Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Uttoxeter, Castle Donington, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Daventry, Crick, Market Harborough, Grantham, Newark, Worksop, Retford, Mansfield, Birmingham & areas located close to these across the East Midlands etc.Interviews to take place immediately for the right Procurement professional. Apply today!