Construction Manager
Job Description
About the Trust
We're one of the UK’s biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?
Join Our Team: Construction Manager – [Yorkshire & Humber]
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Construction Manager to lead our dedicated team across
Yorkshire and the North East. In this role, you'll oversee essential maintenance and repair projects, champion safe working practices, and help enhance our waterways for local communities. In doing so, you'll play a key part in maintaining one of the UK's most historic, fascinating, and treasured canal networks, making a real and lasting impact across the region.
Working Hours & Location
This role works under an annualised hours system and typically operates 5 days out of 7, which may include weekends and statutory holidays. Typical days are, Monday to Friday. At times, operational demands may require working more than 5 days within a 7 day period.
You will also be part of a 24‑hour operational standby rota, providing emergency cover when needed. New starters will only join the on‑call rota once they are fully trained and confident in the role.
Based from our Heck Yard depot, near Doncaster, you'll lead a team responsible for a large and diverse geographical area across Yorkshire and the North East. The patch stretches from Sheffield in the south, Goole in the east, Ripon in the north, and across to the Wakefield and Huddersfield areas in the west.
The team maintains a varied and strategically important waterway network, including the Huddersfield Broad Canal, Calder & Hebble Navigation, Aire & Calder Navigation, Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, and Sheffield & Tinsley Canal. You'll also work closely with neighbouring teams where required to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable management of our historic waterways.
Role Overview
In this exciting opportunity, you’ll combine operational leadership with strategic delivery, managing people, budgets, contractors and safety whilst preserving heritage to keep our canals open and thriving while enhancing the experience for millions of visitors and users.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a large team including Site Supervisors, Craft Operatives, Operatives & apprentices.
- Deliver work programmes on time, to the correct specification and within budget.
- Manage all temporary structures on a construction site as a Temporary Works Coordinator.
- Recruit, motivate and develop staff, manage training and development plans.
- Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.
- Manage budgets, estimations, and financial controls.
- Facilitate the integration of volunteers to support safe and effective delivery.
- Responsible for Trust vehicles, equipment and depots, and contractors supporting our delivery.
About You
- Proven experience managing teams in construction.
- Strong understanding of safety management.
- NVQ Level 4, HNC or a degree in a construction related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience translating strategy into deliverable programmes.
- Knowledge of operational, construction, and M&E management.
- Temporary Works coordinator qualified (or willing to train).
- NEBOSH certificate or NVQ in Health & Safety (Trust can support qualification).
- Customer-focused with strong leadership and communication skills.
- Experience in construction estimating.
- Full and current UK driving license with access to a car.
Contact & Application
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk. We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates.
What We Offer
We offer a starting salary of £42,165 plus CCA with opportunities for progression. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1.
Our values
All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis.
At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions – without exception - are made by our hiring managers.
Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.
Find out more about us on our website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us
Job Details
- Pay Type
- Salary
- Hiring Min Rate
- 42,165 GBP
- Hiring Max Rate
- 42,165 GBP