Senior Construction Manager
TurnerTownsend
Posted: April 10, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead high-performing teams, driving the delivery of complex projects, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of success, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for construction excellence. The role requires a high level of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills.
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Job Description
At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
For over 75 years we have been helping our clients deliver on their objectives. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth and we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To reach this goal, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.
We are seeking a Senior Construction manager to join T&T’s new PMC team in London. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality projects for our clients, from inception to completion, and contribute to the business growth by fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
As a Senior Construction Manager, you will:
• Maintain good relationships with Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Clients, Sub-contractors and other professional members of the project team.
• Maintain a professional working relationships with all 3rd party stakeholders.
• Maintain the reputation of the company for the collaborative approach, delivering safely on time, within budget, quality of finish and defect free.
• Ensure safe working practice at all times and compliance with all current legislation.
• Ensure the most effective use of the resources at our disposal, including labour, plant, sub-contractors and materials. Ensure that the procurement schedule is produced and aligned to the construction programme
• Oversee the appointment of all sub-contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the construction phase health and safety plan
• Lead on Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental, ensuring best practise is adopted and ensure compliance with current legislation, working closing with the HSQ&E team.
• Organisation of the team structure to optimise the most efficient use of resources.
• Work closely with the project commercial team to ensure the project is delivered within the approved cost plan.
To excel in this role, you will have:
• Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor
• Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of construction procedures
• MCIOB and degree qualified in a related subject
• Up to date knowledge of building legislation and Health and Safety legislation
• Commercial and contractual awareness
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.