Construction Developer/ Construction Manager

Severfield; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

7% employer pension contributions

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield is recruiting a Construction Developer/Manager based at Lostock or Glasgow to develop construction methods and tender programmes for projects throughout the UK and Europe. You will interpret CAD drawings, plan craneage, assess labour and plant, and contribute to pricing and tender submissions for erection works, working with the Pre-Construction team.

The role requires significant site-based construction experience in structural steel environments, with strong technical and

Qualifications

• Significant site-based construction experience in structural steel environments.
• HNC in a relevant field is desirable.
• Strong technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret CAD and technical drawings to understand tender requirements and project constraints.
• Develop options and methods for construction approach with Pre-Construction team.
• Develop craneage and access equipment needs for site operations.
• Assess labour, crane, and plant requirements.
• Assess and develop site welding requirements.
• Evaluate temporary works requirements.
• Contribute to erection pricing process.
• Contribute to programme planning and tender submissions for erection aspects.

Skills

Site experience

Technical skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

Education

HNC in relevant field

Tools

Trimble Connect

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Asta

Primavera

Job description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Developer/ Construction Manager to join our team, based at either our Lostock or Glasgow office.

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Our Commercial & Industrial division designs, fabricates and constructs structural steelwork for a variety of different sectors including commercial offices, stadia & leisure, industrial & distribution, data centres, retail and health and education.

The division has manufacturing sites in three locations: Dalton, Lostock, and Enniskillen. Each has full-service capabilities and modern manufacturing processes enabling us to provide a high-quality product to a variety of different sectors. Each of our sites has its own strong reputation in the market and between them cover a wider geographical area, including Europe. They continue to set the bar high in their highly complex market!

Vacancy Details

In the Construction Developer/Manager position, you will play a key role in the Pre-Construction Department in developing and reviewing construction methods and programmes for project tenders. Your aim will be to develop efficient construction solutions to meet the Client’s tender requirements. You’ll bring a good understanding of construction techniques that can be applied to the wide range of project tenders delivered by the business.

Other Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Interpret CAD and technical drawings to develop an understanding of the tender requirements and project constraints.


• Develop options and methods for construction approach in collaboration with the wider Pre-Construction team.


• Develop craneage and access equipment needs for site operations


• Assess labour, crane, and plant requirements.


• Assess and develop site welding requirements.


• Evaluate temporary works requirements


• Contribute to erection pricing process.


• Contribute to programme planning and tender submissions for the erection aspects.

Key Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone with significant site-based construction experience, ideally within structural steel environments. An HNC in a relevant field is desirable, but not essential, alongside strong technical and communication skills.

As well as being,

• Competent in Trimble Connect.


• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel


• Experience/appreciation of proprietary programming software is desirable (such as Asta / Project / Primavera).


• Strong communication abilities


• Commercially aware with excellent attention to detail


• Demonstrates understanding of Health & Safety in construction

What We Offer

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Recruitment agencies - Please note that we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or third-party providers regarding this role. We genuinely appreciate your interest but are currently managing our hiring process in-house.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

Looking after our employees means both their physical and mental wellbeing. We’re proud to offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday


• 7% employer pension contributions


• Employee assistance programme (EAP)


• Employee benefits scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Save as you earn


• Free onsite parking (role specific)


• Business health insurance