Assistant Construction Manager

CO-OP; Manchester; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager in Manchester to oversee capex projects, ensuring they meet health and safety standards. This position requires strong project management skills, a valid UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently. The role offers a competitive salary of £32,640 – £48,000 along with great benefits including an annual bonus and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Annual bonus

28+ days holiday

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

30% discount on Co-op products

Virtual healthcare services

Training and support for development

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Good understanding of construction project management.
• Full valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of capex projects on time and within budget.
• Lead a team of suppliers and consultants to deliver projects.
• Collaborate with procurement and contracts teams on supplier tenders.

Skills

Project management skills

Excellent communication

IT skills with Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We're looking for a motivated Assistant Construction Manager to join Co‑op’s Property team. It'll be up to you to support the Construction Manager by delivering a portfolio of capex projects on time, within budget and always to the highest standards of health and safety.

What you’ll do

• Take ownership of the delivery of all capex projects, ensuring they are completed on time, cost and quality standards are met, and change/risk are managed.
• Make sure that all projects are delivered to the latest safety standards and agreed ways of working.
• Lead a team of external suppliers and consultants to deliver projects.
• Develop relationships with key teams and partners across all areas of the business, including delivery, health safety and environment, PMO and strategy, acquisitions and disposals, and facilities management to name a few.
• Collaborate with procurement and contracts teams on supplier tenders and performance.
• Analyse the specific requirements of individual projects, considering delivery options and costs, and ensuring the short‑ and long‑term impacts are reflected in business delivery solutions.
• Support change programmes, taking ownership for deliverables.
• Manage day‑to‑day project deliverables, manage spend within approval and ensure SMSTS and UKATA asbestos awareness training (or interest in developing knowledge, which will be provided).
• Good understanding of construction project management.
• Strong project management skills – you’re organised, can prioritise your workload and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• The ability to work independently, and willingness to travel across the UK when required.
• Good general IT skills with the ability to use programmes in the Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with and influence partners at all levels of the business.
• A full valid UK driving licence.

£32,640 – £48,000 plus great benefits including company car (Work Level 6A)

Remote / Field‑based, covering the UK with regular travel and some overnight stays required.

At Co‑op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

Benefits

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• 30% discount on Co‑op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

A place you’ll belong: We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.