Construction Manager

Role overview

Tasks and responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate day-to-day construction activities on site.
• Identify risks and constraints early and ensure information, resources, permits and approvals are in place.
• Manage progress, escalate issues and align delivery with wider project requirements.
• Simplify complex technical and organisational problems and remove unnecessary process to maintain progress.
• Focus teams on the agreed schedule despite ambiguity, competing priorities and governance.
• Challenge poor performance, unclear scope and ineffective ways of working while maintaining constructive relationships.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers, including onboarding, performance management and accountability for outputs and milestones.
• Apply working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and site logistics to manage scope and delivery decisions.
• Manage site activities including permits to work, RAMS and health and safety compliance.
• Coordinate interfaces between civils, ME and other trades to deliver buildable solutions.
• Track progress, identify risks and drive corrective action when performance is off track.
• Resolve issues and escalate where required to protect safety, quality and schedule.

Experience and qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading and managing construction activities on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects, accountable for programme, coordination and delivery.
• HND or HNC is the minimum stated qualification.
• SMSTS and a CSCS Black or Gold card are required.
• A construction-related degree is preferred.

Work setting

• The role is responsible for day-to-day construction activities and leadership on site.

Application

• Applications are accepted through the employer’s application portal; email applications are not considered.