Construction Manager

London,

Competitive + Car / Car Allowance

Closes 30/01/2026

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Construction Manager 

Are you an enthusiastic team player? Can you drive success within a team? Do you want to make a difference in a growing region?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our team, initially based in Luton - and there has never been a better time to join!

The Role

As a Construction Manager at Story Contracting you will take responsibility for the safe and efficient implementation of projects; whilst providing specialised input into design and development phases. We are seeking someone who is great at managing people, dynamic and accountable. As part of this role the successful candidate will be responsible for a large portfolio of construction and pre-construction projects.

Key accountabilities will include; 

  • Provide delivery methodology, resource and programme detail information at both tender and planning stages to achieve a committed solution, programme and net cost for projects
  • Responsibility for the efficient, profitable and quality delivery of a portfolio of projects in a Project  Manager’s portfolio through leading and managing the site management team
  • Responsibility for management of existing delivery resource and identifying future site management and operative resource requirements and talent, maximising their potential for the future
  • Responsibility for the safe delivery of projects on site  

Benefits 

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

In addition to a competitive salary, pension and company car/allowance, we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work. 

Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office and home working, and flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best. 

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Extensive demonstrable experience of Site Management in the Rail industry
  • PTS certified
  • SMSTS 5 Day Site Safety certified
  • NVQ Level 6 Site Manager qualified
  • Excellent understanding of industry standards and regulations with a detailed experience and understanding of either E/Works, Structures, Track, or Drainage
  • Proven experience in managing people, performance, processes and developing teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to positively challenge and set standards and goals for the team
  • Strong commercial focus
  • Solution provider with a strong track record in delivery and projects
  • Strong safety focus

Why Story Contracting?

  • Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’
  • Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.
  • GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
  • HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
  • PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
  • FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
  • TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
  • WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/

Every Story Matters

  • We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!
  • As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/  ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
  • All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you’d be a good fit?

  • Apply today and start your story
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