Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

The Client

Our client are a privately owned Principal Contractor, adapting Modern Methods of Construction to deliver high specification-built environments and projects within the healthcare sector. They specialise in healthcare and are looking for a Construction Manager to join their team.

The Role of Construction Manager

The construction manager will report to the Senior Construction Manager or Project Lead and liaise closely with the site-based project manager and Site Manager and have overall responsibility for securing and coordinating the construction packages.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assisting the project manager and project team with all aspects of project works, including close liaison with the site-based construction manager.
• Monitoring progress against programme, plans and specifications to keep projects on track and meet deadlines.
• Be able to organise day to day activities independently as well as be able to work as part of a team to get projects over the line.
• Manage resources effectively for best output/results.
• Assessment, negotiation and agreement of sub-contractors (variations, time, cost & quality).
• Attend Progress meetings and communicate with sub-contractors and suppliers on a regular basis,
• Attending site to coordinate subcontractors as needed for the demands of the project, including overnight stays where necessary.
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
• Negotiate with Suppliers / Sub-contractors to secure advantageous terms.
• Create and maintain relationships with Suppliers / Sub-contractors
• Adoption, utilisation and promotion of software including 4P, R-Drive, Multivista,
• M-Site and Asta Power Project.
• Regularly review supplier performance and provide feedback to Bidding/Procurement team.
• Check contractors work against specification and quality standards
• Ensure material flow onto site is consistent and matches the demands of the project activities
• Co-ordinate the construction package activities
• Co-ordinate with MEP Manager / packages to facilitate necessary interfaces
• Apply Problem solving to deal with issues on site
• Planning Work sequencing
• Monitoring and controlling works
• Health and safety monitoring

What's on Offer

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Hybrid Working
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Yearly Appraisals and Check-ins check-ins
• Early finish on a Friday
• Discretionary bonus scheme