Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Southport, PR8 1JR with travel throughout the UK

Salary: £33,000 - £50,000 DOE

Working Hours: 40 Hours, Monday - Friday

Our client, a UK based solar carport and vehicle-charging company, with 20+ years of expertise delivering projects across the world are looking for an experienced, senior Construction Manager.

The successful candidate will be reliable, with proven experience in planning construction projects and overseeing their progress in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will be responsible for budgeting, organisation, implementation, and scheduling of the projects.

Requirements

• CSCS Card, SMSTS desirable
• Proven working experience in construction management
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety and site regulations
• Expert knowledge of building solar PV products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards or from a civils background
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process
• Familiarity with construction management software packages

The Role

• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Review the project in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors
• Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory
• Meet contractual conditions of performance
• Review the work progress on daily basis
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licences
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risks.
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques

The Person

• Project orientated with a process driven work ethic
• Flexibility to travel
• The ability to remain focused whilst under fast-paced time-scales
• Able to liaise and communicate with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience of managing a team up to circa 45 heads
• Ability to plan and see the "big picture"
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills

Benefits

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Bonus Scheme after 3 month probation
• Company IPhone
• Fuel allowance