Job Description

Location: Worthing, West Sussex (full site-based)Start: This month (notice periods respected)Term: Minimum 24 months, with ongoing pipeline and a potential path to permanent

We're delivering a 17m scheme in Worthing combining cut & carve, new build and HRB conversion. We need a Contracts/Construction Manager with a commercial mindset--someone who fuses QS/surveying, cost control and buildability so programme, quality and margin move in lockstep.

What you'll leado Day-to-day leadership of a site team: Senior Site Manager, 2 x Supervisors, and H&S Manager, reporting directly to the Managing Director.o Commercially rigorous delivery: cost control, change/variations, procurement, subcontract administration, valuations, and margin protection.o Programme ownership & planning in ASTA Power project: lookaheads, logic links, critical path, and interface management across cut & carve, HRB conversion and new build.o Quality & compliance: statutory/BC interfaces, ITPs, signoffs, close-out, and aftercare readiness.o Stakeholder management: client, PQS, design consultants, BC, neighbours, and local authority.o Business growth: help expand our supply chain and bring contacts/opportunities to grow the company.

What you'll bringo Minimum 5 years' proven experience running complex 10m+ schemes (HRB/refurb/cut & carve and/or mixed new build).o Strong commercial/QS literacy: budgets, risk, cash flow, procurement strategy, robust change control and final accounts.o ASTA Powerproject proficiency (essential) and disciplined reporting.o End-to-end delivery experience from in the ground to finishes; confident sequencing, temporary works awareness, live-environment planning, and safe delivery.o Track record on total turnkey projects of similar complexity and scale. Knowledge of HRB's and Golden thread / BSR.o Qualifications (minimum): SMSTS, CSCS Black/Gold, 3-Day First Aid, Temporary Works (Coordinator or Supervisor), Scaffold Inspection.o Clear communicator who can chair progress and commercial meetings and represent the company professionally.

Why this roleo Lead a flagship 17m scheme with real complexity and profile.o Competitive day rate, minimum 2-year contract, and a genuine path to permanent for the right person.o Autonomy, direct reporting line to the MD, and the scope to shape methods, programme, and margin.

How to applyEmail your CV (and brief cover note) to

gareth@craigconstructionservices.co.uk

No agencies: We are not accepting agency approaches for this role. Any unsolicited CVs, introductions, or terms from recruitment businesses will be treated as gifts and no fees will be payable. Submission of unsolicited CVs shall be deemed acceptance of these terms.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: From 450.00 per day

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person