Construction Manager


Company:	Darlington Borough Council
Salary:	£40,001 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington, DL1 5QT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a very successful construction team. We have recently completed a programme of around 180 high quality, affordable housing units and demand has been so strong that the Council is now looking to build a further 1000 dwellings over the next 10 years, in addition to a range of other capital projects, including schools and corporate buildings.

The role of Construction Manager is therefore key to ensuring the quality and delivery of our major capital programmes. The successful applicant will oversee construction projects from initiation to completion ensuring that projects are delivered safely, within budget and to agreed timescales.

You should have relevant experience within the construction industry and will be required to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the CDM regulations as well as significant staff and project management experience.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification.

For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact the manager Steve Pryke (Head of Highway Operations andamp; Building Constrcution) onandnbsp;07940751144 or by email Steve.Pryke@darlington.gov.ukandnbsp;andnbsp;

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

Flexi-time scheme

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 itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.

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

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We are an equal opportunitiesand#39; 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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