Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)E

Location: Based near Worcester

Salary: Circa £80,000

This is an exciting opportunity to join my client, a highly-respected, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the civil/structural engineering, geotechnical, and telecommunications engineering landscapes. They are searching for a driven, experienced Construction Manager to oversee an array of construction and build projects, who is willing to lead an expanding team of experts in the field. The successful candidate should expect to be based out of the Head Office, located not far from the vibrant, historical city of Worcester.

Benefits for the role of Construction Manager include (but are not limited to):

– Competitive salary (commensurate with experience you bring to the role)
– Employee pension scheme
– Enhanced annual leave allowance
– Sick pay
– Company vehicle
– Possibility opportunities for hybrid working
– Progression opportunities
– Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region

Responsibilities for the role of Construction Manager include:

Processing handover of works, overseeing the successful completion of projects
Undertaking site visits, and documenting these accordingly
Interpreting designs and drawings produced by colleagues, and formulating construction programmes to deliver these
Liaising with and managing clients and other stakeholders, at various points during the projects being undertaken
Overseeing the allocation of resource, budgets, and other necessary aspects of project delivery
Supervising a highly-talented and diverse team of individuals, ensuring they carry out work to the highest of standards
Providing adequate mentorship and training to colleagues within the Construction/Built Team
Facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for colleagues within the team
Managing resource and materials allocation and procurement
Enforcing all relevant health and safety standards and protocols

Required skills and experience for the role of Construction Manager include:

A Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant field
Experience of managing construction-based projects, in a UK consultancy setting
Extensive experience of leading/managing a high-performing team of colleagues
Demonstrable experience of liaising with/managing a diverse range of clients and other stakeholders, throughout the successful delivery of projects
Experience of interpreting construction and build works designs and drawings
Proven experience of working with piling
Demonstrable experience of procuring resources, with a view to successfully delivering projects within the sector
Excellent working knowledge of a range of different construction techniques, including building structures and materials
Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
A willingness to travel to the head office (based near to Worcester) approximately two to three times each month
Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Construction Manager include:

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Good local knowledge

If you are interested in the role of Construction Manager, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy