Construction Manager

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Construction Manager required for Permanent opportunity in Surrey!

As a Construction Manager you will be reporting to the Project Manager, responsible for managing and coordinating all the workings at a job site including the management of a crew of trades, apprentices, and labourers.

Establish and adjust work timelines to meet the construction schedule for the project, and organise and coordinate all project materials and equipment.

Ensure that all work installed is completed in accordance with company standards, all work will be completed on budget, on time, and in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.

As a key member of the team, the Construction Manager will be an exemplar ambassador for the company and its values of integrity, dependability, safety, pride, and quality.

Overview of knowledge required:

  • Detailed knowledge of the Construction Manager role - 10 years experience as a Construction Manager ideally

  • Data Centre/Pharmaceutical/Medical Gas Construction Experience

  • Commercial understanding

  • Health, Safety and Environmental systems

  • Knowledge of the team's strengths and weaknesses

    Roles and responsibilities:

  • Taking responsibility for health and safety on site

  • Leads by example - sets, monitors, and enforces the standards of safety, and exemplary quality of work

  • Support the Project Manager to manage and supervise on-site personnel

  • Assume a leadership on site with regard to the work being carried out and by following & implementing the site safety plan & rules

  • Ensure that employees have the relevant training and expertise to carry out their work safely and professionally

  • Manage the labour resources on site to ensure efficient working

  • Complete time sheets accurately & submit on time

  • Liaise with payroll with payroll queries from site

  • Maintain discipline on site, report any incidents and take action as appropriate

  • Manage and train apprentices in accordance with relevant training

  • Assist the Project Manager to plan labour & material resources

  • Use the purchasing system to acquire materials as required in the most cost-effective manner

  • Keep all plant maintained & kept secure. All hire plant must be off-hired as soon as it is finished with

  • Reduce costs as far as possible

  • Check all materials before you install them to ensure they are fit for use & comply with the project specifications

  • Assist in ensuring systems are handed over to the client

  • Advise the project manager when you are doing work that is not part of our tender - Advise the project manager when you are prevented by others from working efficiently

  • All other reasonable tasks assigned to you from time to time from your manager - Produce lookaheads for forthcoming works based on current information

  • Carry out drop line reporting to the programme and assist with identifying risk and make ready needs

  • Chair formal meetings with sub-contractors, project staff, directors, and clients

    Behaviours & Attitudes Required:

  • Ability to prioritise workload

  • Recognises own strengths and weaknesses and committed to ongoing development

  • Acceptance of responsibility and accountability

    Why join our client?

  • Work with an industry leading contractor delivering high profile projects

  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.

  • Clear career progression with internal promotion opportunities.

  • Support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and educational advancement.

  • Team-building, social, and charity events fostering collaboration.

  • Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Health & Wellbeing Advisor.

  • Opportunities to work on projects across diverse and vibrant locations in Europe.

    For more information and to apply please submit a CV for consideration

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