Construction Manager
- Location: Somerset
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Up to £63,000 + Overtime, Bonus, Lodge Allowance
We are currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead a major Power Generation Project, focusing on delivering the main control rooms. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in Power Generation or Mechanical Installation projects.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a site team to deliver mechanical, electrical, and carpentry works, ensuring the highest quality standards.
- Set standards and benchmarks, identifying quality problems before works start and instigating changes to achieve and deliver quality.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of quality processes, communicate these within the project, and draft, review, and approve quality documents.
- Sequence work appropriately, apply protection measures to avoid damage to completed works, and manage the client through inspection and handover processes.
- Adopt a culture of continuous improvement, share lessons learned across projects, and monitor productivity and costs to ensure successful outcomes.
- Deliver completion strategy for the project, ensuring all works are correctly planned and monitor progress to meet handover deadlines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years' direct delivery experience, managing a workforce of at least 30+ operatives in a direct delivery project.
- At least 3 years' experience in mechanical equipment installation.
- Ideally, 5 years' experience in the Construction industry.
- Trade background in carpentry and/or electricity.
- Sound understanding of mechanical details and fixing methods.
- Familiarity with carpentry and electricity systems commonly used in the construction industry.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
- Professional image and commitment to work to processes.
- Seeks to minimise waste in resources and materials.
- Degree Qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
- Relevant Professional Accreditation (PM, Construction, Engineering).
- Ability to achieve Security Clearance (BPSS or Higher).
- IOSH Managing Safely.
- Written and verbal understanding of the French language is desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with potential for overtime and bonuses.
- Lodge Allowance for those living away from home.
- Opportunity to work on a significant Power Generation Project.
- Professional development and career progression within the company.
To apply for this Construction Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.