Construction Manager

Location: Denham, Buckinghamshire (Site Based)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to take a lead role on our HS2 project in Denham.

Acting as the senior site lead (Black Hat), you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of the site, driving delivery and ensuring works are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

This is a significant site leadership role, working closely with the Project Director and wider project team to maintain control of site activities and successfully deliver the M&E works across the project.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Taking overall day-to-day leadership and control of site activities.

• Managing and coordinating construction teams, subcontractors and site resources.

• Driving the construction programme and ensuring key milestones are achieved.

• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality and site management.

• Overseeing the delivery and coordination of M&E/building services installations.

• Identifying and resolving site issues to keep delivery on track.

• Leading site meetings and providing clear direction to the wider delivery team.

• Working closely with the Project Director, commercial, engineering and commissioning teams through to completion and handover.

What we're looking for:

We’re looking for a strong and experienced Construction Manager who is comfortable taking ownership of a large, complex site and providing clear leadership to the delivery team.

• Significant experience leading construction delivery on major or complex projects.

• Strong M&E/building services knowledge, with a mechanical and/or electrical background.

• Experience operating as a senior site lead / Black Hat or in a similarly responsible site leadership position.

• Strong understanding of construction programmes, sequencing, QA/QC and commissioning.

• Confident managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.

• Able to take control, make decisions and proactively resolve issues on site.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Relevant construction, engineering or building services qualification.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Car Allowance

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with the option to Buy/Sell additional days

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution

• Private Medical Insurance

• Life Assurance

• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

• Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and legal advice

• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Travel Insurance and Cycle to Work Scheme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

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