My client is searching for an experienced CONSTRUCTION MANAGER to join their busy, friendly team on a permanent basis.
Reporting to the Construction Director but working in close liaison with the project management teams, you will be responsible for the day-to-day contracts management on a variety of projects with values ranging from £1m to 12m.
Working in accordance with company procedures, you will be required to effectively manage and co-ordinate all aspects of projects and be highly organised and methodical with the ability to run multiple projects concurrently. You will work with their project teams to assist them with site management and all the health and safety aspects of our work.
Role & Responsibilities
Overseeing and assisting with the preparation of Tender and preconstruction documents
Responsible for quality management and compliance, customer service, stakeholder management and commercial performance
Able to identify risk and develop mitigation strategies
Lead and mentor a project team consisting of Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, Site Managers, internal staff and subcontractors
Responsible for the progress of the contracts under your control
Establishing a close working relationship with the client and attending site visits tender and construction.
Establish close working relationships with our suppliers, subcontractors, contractors and construction workers
Monitor, and manage contract risks and opportunities
Overseeing all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor and ensure compliance with building and safety regulations
The ability to manage multiple projects at any one time with the support of the internal and external teams
Collaborate with the project team on commercial management and controls
Support the estimators on tender documents and technical details
Supporting the Construction Director on daily project activities where required
Experience & Attributes
Have previous experience of running projects as project manager/contracts manager
Possess a working knowledge of JCT/NEC forms of contract
Possess the ability to confidently, communicate with both external and internal teams
Possess the ability to present plans clearly and accurately
Have a pragmatic approach to finding practical solutions
Be articulate and precise in all communications, both written and verbal
Have experience in various construction methods
Keep up to date with current legislation and regulations and codes of practice etc
Have excellent organisational skills to enable you to “own” the job from inception to completion
Have experience in producing tender and project stage programmes
Have experience in production of logistics plans
Have experience in production of technical and Quality responses for tender submissions
About you
Possess an HND, NVQ or Degree qualification (or equivalent) in in a construction related discipline or be qualified by experience
Have the appropriate grade current CSCS card ideally a Black/Professional Qualification
SMSTS
Possess a full, clean driving licence
Have a minimum of 5 years similar experience with a Contractor
Be computer literate in all Microsoft Office products
Can use planning software e.g. Asta
Be an innovator and self-motivated to achieve results
You will be a leader of people with excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills and have the desire and drive to get the best out of, not only yourself, but all of those who work for you.
We will need you to be able to successfully achieve high level security and enhanced DBS clearances due to our current client list.
For the right candidate, this role will be highly rewarding, challenging and satisfying and will help the Company in maintaining and growing our excellent reputation.
Job Type
Full time office based in Luton
Standard hours of work are 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Benefits
Car allowance 33 days a year inclusive of bank holidays
Contributory pension
Non-contributory life cover
Provision of all necessary PPE
Continued professional development as part of our Group Lifelong Learning programme
On site parking