Job Description

Job Overview

Job Purpose:

To manage construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring safe delivery within budget, timeframes, and quality standards while adhering to all relevant legal and procedural requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage assigned construction projects on a daily basis. Oversee design, adaptation, and development of land, buildings, and other structures. Control and monitor project budgets, ensuring income targets and operating costs are met. Develop and monitor detailed project programmes and milestones. Uphold and enforce high standards of health, safety, and CDM compliance. Review and approve risk assessments and method statements from contractors. Manage, train, and monitor staff performance and ensure adequate resource planning. Direct Site Supervisors and ensure smooth project execution. Collaborate with surveying teams to inform tender processes and project costings. Plan, programme, and control labour, materials, plant, and transport. Ensure all work complies with BS EN ISO 9001/14001 and contractual guidelines. Monitor productivity, profitability, and ensure key performance metrics are met. Contribute to service improvement plans and team development through PDRs and training. Enforce Council policies, including health and safety, equality, and conduct codes.

Qualifications:Essential:

Recognised qualification in Building/Construction or Management. NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety. SMSTS for Building and Civil Engineering Industries (or willingness to obtain post-appointment).

Desirable:

Membership in relevant professional body or evidence of CPD. Knowledge of building services (M&E), asbestos legislation, or Gas Safe regulations.

Experience & Knowledge:

Minimum 5 years' experience in building/construction management. Strong knowledge of construction project and contract management. Proven staff management, including performance and workload planning. In-depth understanding of Health & Safety and construction legislation. Experience with policy interpretation, strategy implementation, and legislative compliance.

Skills:

Excellent project and financial management. Strong leadership and resource allocation skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to use IT systems effectively. Ability to analyse performance data and write clear, concise reports. Skilled communicator with the ability to simplify complex technical information. Decisive, proactive, and able to work under pressure on multiple projects.

Other Requirements:

Ability to communicate clearly with clients and the public. Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently. Subject to standard disclosure and vetting checks.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 17.93-30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week