Reference: MO08112024_1731082908
Posted: November 8, 2024
Superb opportunity for an ambitious Site / Construction Manager to work on a £300m+ major new build research and development facility near Reading, Berkshire.
Reporting to the Project Director and Senior Construction Manager, you will be responsible for managing all site-based construction activities for your section or package of works.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Short-term programming of works
2. Ensuring company health and safety standards are achieved and enforced
3. Reviewing method statements and risk assessments
4. Site logistics and ensuring correct permits are in place for works
5. Implementation of inspection and test plans
6. Quality control
7. Client liaison with clerks of works
8. Coordination meetings
9. Reporting on progress against programmes
10. Issue resolution
11. Snagging through to handover
Work is already underway on site with the construction where groundworks and structure - steel and RC frames are well underway. The main works will run through into late 2026 with full turnkey construction of shell and cores plus fit-out throughout.
Excellent opportunity to work with this leading main contractor on this major project.
About the Company/Client/Project:
The role is with a leading national main contractor with a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects ranging from £50m to £350m across various sectors including commercial, defence, and aviation.
This contractor has an excellent reputation for training, development, and opportunities for progression within the business, boasting a low turnover of staff and long-term career employees in key management and director positions.
Requirements including certificates and qualifications:
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational, man-management, and communication skills. A proven track record of 5+ years of working for and developing within a top twenty main contractor will be highly advantageous.
You will ideally come from a construction management, engineering, or apprenticeship route background, be educated to degree level or similar NVQ level, with a sharp eye for detail and quality throughout.
You will be forward-thinking and resourceful, possessing the ability to plan ahead, identify and resolve issues, work well within a team, and see the big picture, with a positive, 'get it right first time' approach.
You will possess your SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications for this role.
High standards, attention to detail, and drive will be very well rewarded with an excellent salary, benefits, and promotional and development prospects.
For more information on this contract, please contact Martin Olney on 07984 174040 or send your CV to molney@fr-group.co.uk.
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
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