Construction Manager

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£78,000–£91,000 a year

Reading

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This Construction Manager role focuses on inspecting building works to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications. The work involves supervising small-scale contractor tasks, identifying defects, and producing detailed reports to facilitate the successful handover of high-security site areas.

Best for

Experienced former Project, Contracts, or Senior Site Managers with a background in building services.

Non-negotiable

Up to date SMSTS, CSCS, and 1st aid certification required.

What you need

Required

  • Building pathology

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Construction knowledge

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Contract management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Building construction qualification

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • SMSTS

    Clearly required in the listing

  • CSCS card

    Clearly required in the listing

  • First aid

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • High security project experience

    Strongly implied by the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Inspect and specify works

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Supervise site contractors

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Issue site instructions

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Report on site progress

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…eneration project and this would suit an expected ex PM/ Contracts Manager M+E Manager / Building services Manager or Senior Site Manager that has lots of experienced and high-quality stands but does…”
Full job description (from employer)⌄

This role will provide a comprehensive snagging / inspection service in respect on the main contractors works across this High security site About the role: This job itself offers real variety and involvement in a wide range of construction packages; your day-to-day work includes inspecting areas that are about to be completed To ensure the areas are to standard / quality in the specifications and ensuring compliance of the works are acceptable for handover to the highest quality, you will be opening up Live areas and of course once successfully identified as passing quality getting them handed over with the team . Main duties and responsibilities: Inspection, written specification and ordering of works in line with the specification. Supervision of small works with internal and external contractors Ensure that works are carried out to the right specification with the right materials and fit for purpose Supervise work on site, issuing instructions that could have financial consequences and stopping works if necessary Writing general specifications for contracted work Responsible for collating any issues and concerns in relation to work on site and provision of written reports for the Project Managers /Supervising officers About you: You should be able to demonstrate a range of skills required for QA / Inspection of Building works , covering the professional, contract and administrative aspects of day-to-day work. We need you to be a good communicator with a proven background in construction, and project management ideally on high security MOD or MOJ projects. Specific requirements: Good understanding of building pathology Working knowledge of all form's construction, including M&E services. Practical understanding of standard forms of contract, how they are to be applied during a construction project. Working knowledge of contract management and administration. ONC/OND or higher in building construction or time served trades Background Working with the client-side team you will be making sure the main contractor works across the site are to standard and using you considerable construction knowledge you will be able to make reports on any areas that have not passed as to what will be required to get them up to Quality and passed for the client . This is a once in a generation project and this would suit an expected ex PM/ Contracts Manager M+E Manager / Building services Manager or Senior Site Manager that has lots of experienced and high-quality stands but does not want to be on just another site getting contractual as the whole team here will be pulling in the same direction .to get the job done right first time . If you are commutable to the reading area have up to date SMSTS CSCS and 1st aid and a solid construction background pls apply by getting you details over to me on (url removed) or simply click the below link

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