Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Transportation Infrastructure) to lead the successful delivery of a busy highways and civil engineering project in Bristol. You will take overall responsibility for site operations, delivery performance, safety, quality, and commercial outcomes, while driving programme certainty and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.This is a senior leadership role overseeing multiple project teams and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across all site activities.Key ResponsibilitiesTake overall responsibility for the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of transportation infrastructure projectsOversee multiple live sites and project teams, including Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and ForemenProvide strategic direction for highways, Section 278 works, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure deliveryEnsure programmes are planned, resourced, and delivered in line with contractual and operational requirementsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, consultants, and key stakeholdersChair senior-level progress, commercial, and performance meetings, reporting on programme, cost, risk, and delivery outcomesDrive operational performance across all sites, ensuring consistency in safety, quality, and productivity standardsOversee commercial performance in collaboration with the commercial team, including cost control, forecasting, variations, and valuationsEnsure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all live and high-risk environmentsManage key risks across multiple projects, including programme delays, traffic management constraints, and logisticsLead resource planning across labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials at portfolio levelSupport bid, pre-construction, and project mobilisation activities where requiredEnsure effective implementation of company systems, reporting tools, and operational proceduresComplete company IT induction and leadership systems training within the first 1–3 monthsRequirementsSection 278 works experience essentialProven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager ready for progression into Construction ManagementExtensive experience within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering deliveryStrong leadership experience managing multiple teams or concurrent projectsCITB SMSTS (5-Day) or equivalentFirst Aid at Work certificationStrong understanding of highways construction, drainage, utilities, and traffic managementExcellent commercial awareness and ability to drive cost and programme performanceExperience working in live, public-facing environments and complex logistical conditionsStrong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skillsRight to work in the UKDesirableDegree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction ManagementExperience delivering multi-project portfolios or frameworksExperience on transportation infrastructure schemes valued £5m+NRSWA (Street Works) qualificationChartered status or working towards (ICE or equivalent)What We OfferCompetitive salary/rates with weekly pay (role dependent)Long-term pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projectsSenior leadership progression opportunities within a growing businessInvolvement in major infrastructure frameworks and complex civil engineering schemesAccess to executive-level training, development, and industry-recognised qualificationsHow to ApplySend your CV and relevant certifications to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084, quoting Construction Manager – Bristol. AUD Bristol BS1 4

Construction Manager (Transportation Infrastructure)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Transportation Infrastructure) to lead the successful delivery of a busy highways and civil engineering project in Bristol. You will take overall responsibility for site operations, delivery performance, safety, quality, and commercial outcomes, while driving programme certainty and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

This is a senior leadership role overseeing multiple project teams and ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across all site activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take overall responsibility for the safe, efficient, and profitable delivery of transportation infrastructure projects
  • Oversee multiple live sites and project teams, including Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and Foremen
  • Provide strategic direction for highways, Section 278 works, drainage, utilities, and associated infrastructure delivery
  • Ensure programmes are planned, resourced, and delivered in line with contractual and operational requirements
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, consultants, and key stakeholders
  • Chair senior-level progress, commercial, and performance meetings, reporting on programme, cost, risk, and delivery outcomes
  • Drive operational performance across all sites, ensuring consistency in safety, quality, and productivity standards
  • Oversee commercial performance in collaboration with the commercial team, including cost control, forecasting, variations, and valuations
  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all live and high-risk environments
  • Manage key risks across multiple projects, including programme delays, traffic management constraints, and logistics
  • Lead resource planning across labour, subcontractors, plant, and materials at portfolio level
  • Support bid, pre-construction, and project mobilisation activities where required
  • Ensure effective implementation of company systems, reporting tools, and operational procedures
  • Complete company IT induction and leadership systems training within the first 1–3 months
Requirements
  • Section 278 works experience essential
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager ready for progression into Construction Management
  • Extensive experience within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering delivery
  • Strong leadership experience managing multiple teams or concurrent projects
  • CITB SMSTS (5-Day) or equivalent
  • First Aid at Work certification
  • Strong understanding of highways construction, drainage, utilities, and traffic management
  • Excellent commercial awareness and ability to drive cost and programme performance
  • Experience working in live, public-facing environments and complex logistical conditions
  • Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
  • Right to work in the UK
Desirable
  • Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
  • Experience delivering multi-project portfolios or frameworks
  • Experience on transportation infrastructure schemes valued £5m+
  • NRSWA (Street Works) qualification
  • Chartered status or working towards (ICE or equivalent)
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary/rates with weekly pay (role dependent)
  • Long-term pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projects
  • Senior leadership progression opportunities within a growing business
  • Involvement in major infrastructure frameworks and complex civil engineering schemes
  • Access to executive-level training, development, and industry-recognised qualifications
How to Apply

Send your CV and relevant certifications to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084, quoting Construction Manager – Bristol.

  • Posted Date 23 Apr 2026
  • Location Bristol
    England / United Kingdom
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type
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