Construction Manager

We’re looking for a Works Area Manager to join our Highways Construction Delivery Team at Dorset Council. You’ll lead a team of operatives and subcontractors to deliver our Capital and Revenue Maintenance Programmes, along with a range of construction projects, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently and to budget. The role is based across Dorset and comes with a council vehicle for travel.

What you’ll be doing
You’ll manage the construction phase of highway projects, oversee budgets, resources and quality, and make sure all works meet health and safety and environmental standards. From regular site visits and audits to winter maintenance and emergency call-outs, your work will be key to keeping Dorset’s roads safe and well maintained. You’ll also act as a ‘Premises Responsible Person’ for an operational depot when needed.

About you
We’re looking for someone who can bring:

• extensive knowledge and experience of construction or civil engineering, with proven success in project delivery
• confidence managing teams and developing people to reach their full potential
• a strong understanding of CDM regulations and the role of Principal Contractor
• skill in devising and delivering work programmes on time and to budget
• experience working to deadlines and targets in a busy environment
• good ICT skills and the ability to use digital systems for monitoring and reporting
• a balance of assertiveness and diplomacy, with a self-motivated approach and ability to motivate othersa full driving licence and a valid CSCS card

It would also be an advantage if you have experience with asset systems like Confirm, hold a Lantra 12D M7 or CSCS Managers Card, an NVQ Level 6 diploma (or equivalent), or membership of a professional body such as ICE, IHE or CIHT.

You’ll also get the chance to work across beautiful Dorset, managing projects that make a real difference to our communities. If you’re ready to take on this key role in shaping the future of our highways, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion please contact Ross Sturmey 07891 537563 or Paul Hughes 07741 845106 Senior Construction Managers.

 Location: Bridport, Charminster, Stalbridge or Ferndown Depots

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We: 

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents 
• work in partnership to make a real difference 
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities 
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive 

You will: 

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset 
• have access to a range of benefits and support 
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. 

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. 

Find out more about how to apply.