Construction Manager

Construction Manager - North East / Yorkshire

The Company
An established and growing building contractor delivering refurbishment, fit-out and new build projects across the North East and Yorkshire. The business operates across sectors including commercial, industrial, education and public sector, typically delivering projects ranging from 250k up to 2m+.
Due to continued growth and project demand, the company is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join the senior leadership team and oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects across the region.
The Role
This is a senior operational position responsible for overseeing a portfolio of projects and leading a team of three Contracts Managers. The Construction Manager will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
You will play a key role in supporting project delivery, mentoring the management team and maintaining strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 3 Contracts Managers, providing guidance, support and performance management
• Oversee the delivery of multiple construction projects across the North East region
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Monitor programme performance and intervene where necessary to resolve issues
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality and compliance across all sites
• Work closely with the commercial team to review project performance and profitability
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business
• Support pre-construction teams with input on buildability, programming and logistics
• Assist with recruitment, mentoring and development of project teams
• Report regularly to senior leadership on project progress and operational performance

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working for a main contractor in a senior project delivery role
• Previous experience as a Senior Contracts Manager, Construction Manager or Operations Manager
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing Contracts Managers and site teams
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery, programming and project controls
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience delivering commercial, industrial, education or refurbishment projects
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) preferred
• SMSTS and strong health & safety knowledge

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