Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Reports to: Senior Construction Manager / Project Lead
Location: Site-based (travel required)

Overview

An experienced Construction Manager is required to support the successful delivery of complex construction projects. Working closely with the Senior Construction Manager and Project Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating construction packages, managing subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

This is a hands-on, site-focused role requiring strong leadership, organisation and commercial awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage allocated construction packages from procurement through to completion.

• Monitor progress against programme, drawings and specifications, identifying and mitigating risks or delays.

• Assess, appoint and manage subcontractors, including negotiation of variations relating to time, cost and quality.

• Maintain effective relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure high performance.

• Contribute to procurement planning and ensure materials and plant are delivered in line with programme requirements.

• Plan work sequencing and manage day-to-day site activities for optimal productivity.

• Inspect works to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards, managing snagging and defect close-out.

• Attend and contribute to client, site progress, and statutory meetings.

• Produce regular progress updates and reporting for internal and client review.

• Promote and monitor high standards of health, safety and compliance on site.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a Construction Manager or senior site-based role.

• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and package coordination.

• Commercially aware with experience managing subcontractor performance.

• Organised, proactive and capable of working independently and within a team.

• Effective communicator with strong problem-solving ability.

This description outlines the core duties of the role and may evolve in line with project requirements.