Construction manager Work, Jobs in Durham (with Salaries)

Housing Construction Manager
Darlington Borough Council —Durham
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
7d
Project Manager (Construction)
McCarrick Construction —Chester-le-Street
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Construction
- In-person
- Life insurance
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Plant Service Manager in the Construction Industry
Teward Bros Limited —Staindrop
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
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Senior Site Manager
Willmott Dixon Group —Durham
- Full-time
- Management
- First Aid Certification
Senior Site Manager
Willmott Dixon —Durham
- Full-time
- Management
- First Aid Certification
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Site Manager
Willmott Dixon —Gateshead
- Full-time
- First Aid Certification
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PROJECT MANAGER
Air Design Systems Ltd —Lamesley
- £37,000 - £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Project management
- Travel
- Free parking
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Senior Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (UK)
AECOM —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Communication skills
11d
Project/Program Execution Manager
Trimble —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Product management
- Travel
- AI
Senior Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction
Turner & Townsend —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Cost Manager/Project Quantity Surveyor - Construction
Turner & Townsend —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
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Digital Project Manager
Siemens Energy —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
8d
Project Controls Manager
Turner & Townsend —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Contracts
Quick apply
Social Housing Conversions - Construction Contracts Manager
Bailey Capital Investment Group Limited —North Tyneside
- From £32,210.28 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Project management
- Quality control
- Work from home
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7d
Investment Works Project Manager (Post Contract)
Thirteen —Middlesbrough
- £62,593 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Annual leave
2d
Assistant Site Manager
Willmott Dixon —Gateshead
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Novus Property Solutions Ltd —Gateshead
- Monday to Friday
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Housing Construction Manager

Darlington Borough Council -
Durham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,001 - £50,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Project management
Presentation skills
Contracts
NVQ
Construction
AI
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Hours and Pay

Salary

£47,181 - £50,269

Salary Band

£40,001 to £50,000

Post Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

Full time

Job and Application details

Categories

Building Maintenance / Caretaking

Directorate

N/A

Published Date

25/06/2026

Closing Date

12/07/2026

Darlington Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Housing Construction Manager to oversee construction projects from initiation to completion.

The role will be required to ensure that projects are delivered safely, within budget and to agreed timescales and to establish and lead comprehensive contract management and monitoring frameworks across all Repairs and Maintenance activities, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and performance oversight.

The Council has a commercially focused, successful and thriving Housing Building team. We are looking to recruit a Housing Construction Manager to join our team.

Our team maintains and delivers improvements to domestic Council housing stock and other Council-owned properties, including sheltered housing schemes. Work is delivered across our Internal Planned Maintenance, Heating Replacement, and wider construction programmes.

We take pride in delivering excellent customer service and high levels of customer satisfaction, and we are looking to strengthen our management capacity to support this commitment.

You will be responsible for the leadership and coordination of construction projects and planned programmes, ensuring safe delivery, statutory compliance, strong financial control, and effective contractor management.

This is a varied and strategic role offering the opportunity to lead on key housing investment programmes, shape service delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the service.

Internal Planned Maintenance (IPM) Team

Delivers large-scale improvement works including kitchens, bathrooms, and property upgrades. You will oversee programme delivery, ensuring works are planned, resourced, and delivered to agreed timescales and budgets.

Heating Replacement Programme

Manages the delivery of heating upgrade works across the housing stock. You will ensure effective coordination of contractors, performance monitoring, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Construction and Contractor Management

Provides oversight of contractors appointed through the Commercial Client function. You will lead on procurement input, performance management, and the implementation of robust contract monitoring frameworks, ensuring value for money and accountability.

Key Requirements

Experience in construction and contract project management

Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, including CDM Regulations

Proven ability to manage teams, contractors, and resources effectively

Ability to manage project programmes, budgets, and performance outcomes

Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, or strategies

Strong communication and leadership skills

Relevant construction qualification (NVQ Level 6/7 or equivalent) or equivalent experience

SMSTS and NEBOSH (or willingness to achieve following appointment)

Full UK driving licence

For full details, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Matthew Sewell (Housing Buildings Manager) on phone 07966 347105

or by email [email protected]

N.B: interviews will take place on Wedensday 22nd July 2026

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/

Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

General Information for Applicants:

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions , please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [email protected].

https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/contactus

All applicant email correspondence will come from [email protected] and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

We are an equal opportunities' employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

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