Senior Construction Manager

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Job Description: Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Construction Manager to join our team!.

This senior role is responsible for leading the on-site construction delivery of a large, complex development comprising major buildings, external works and associated infrastructure.

The position covers all construction stages from mobilisation through structural works, MEP installation, finishes, external works, testing, snagging and handover.

It focuses on safe, high quality, timely and cost effective execution, close coordination with design and planning teams, and seamless integration of new works with existing facilities and ongoing operations.

The role requires strong site leadership, technical understanding, and close collaboration with contractors, consultants and client representatives.

What You'll Be Doing: Lead day to day site management for all construction activities, ensuring works are executed safely, to programme, to the required quality and within agreed budgets.

Plan, coordinate and supervise structural, architectural, MEP and external works, including sequencing, access, temporary works and interfaces between multiple work fronts.

Work closely with planning teams to develop and maintain detailed construction programmes and look ahead schedules, identifying risks and implementing mitigation/recovery measures.

Coordinate with design management, consultants and contractors to resolve construction related design issues, RFIs and clashes, and to implement agreed technical solutions on site.

Ensure effective site logistics and phasing, including hoarding, site access/egress, material handling, laydown areas, waste management and coordination with existing operations.

Monitor and enforce compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring corrective actions are necessary.

Implement and oversee quality control procedures, including inspections, tests, mock ups and audits, to ensure compliance with specifications and performance requirements.

Review and validate contractors construction methodologies, method statements, risk assessments and resource plans.

Monitor contractor performance, progress and productivity, review progress reports and support the assessment of interim payments, variations and claims from a construction perspective.

Coordinate with MEP and specialist trades to ensure timely installation, testing and commissioning alignment with the overall construction programme.

Lead or support inspections for substantial completion, snagging and de snagging, ensuring a smooth transition into testing, commissioning and handover.

Prepare and contribute to regular site progress reports and coordination meetings with project leadership, consultants, contractors and client representatives.