Construction & Installations Manager

Damicor Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Damicor Ltd is seeking an experienced Construction & Installations Manager to lead the delivery of high‑profile conveyor installation projects at Heathrow Airport. You will own site delivery, coordinate multi‑trade teams and ensure work is completed safely and within budget.

The role focuses on day‑to‑day construction leadership, RAMS compliance, and operational readiness across live airport sites. You will interact with stakeholders and drive continuous improvement in project delivery.

Qualifications

• SMSTS, NEBOSH General Certificate and CSCS Black Card are essential.
• Experience leading construction/installation teams on large projects.
• Experience in live airport environments and CDM compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction and installation activities across multiple airport projects.
• Coordinate resources, workforce, and subcontractors to meet programmes.
• Chair weekly coordination meetings and manage KPI reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Heathrow governance and RAMS requirements.
• Drive improvements and monitor contractor performance.
• Support mobilisation, execution, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

SMSTS

NEBOSH GC

CSCS Black

Technical Qualification

Project Management

Contract Management

Team Leadership

CDM Regulations

Continuous Improvement

Airport Stakeholders

Lifecycle Knowledge

Education

Higher-Level Technical Qualification

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Role: Construction & Installations Manager

Location: Heathrow Airport

Salary: upto £85,000 plus car allowance and excellent personal benefits!

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in conveyor installation projects, to lead the delivery of construction and industrial/material-handling installations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can take ownership of site delivery, have stakeholder responsibility, coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors, and ensure projects are completed safely and within budget.

The Role:

The Construction Leader will be accountable for the day-to-day construction delivery and operational performance of projects across the clients portfolio, acting as the Principal Contractor's operational representative on assigned sites. You will ensure full compliance with Construction Plans, RAMS, Permit-to Work systems and airport operational requirements.

Responsibilities to include:

• Lead and coordinate construction and installation activities across multiple airport projects.
• Manage operational resource deployment and workforce utilisation.
• Lead construction reviews covering design, permits, materials, logistics, labour and stakeholder approvals.
• Support mobilisation, execution, commissioning and handover activities.
• Chair weekly construction coordination meetings and escalation forums.
• Support monthly programme reviews, project boards and KPI reporting.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Lead operational readiness reviews before major construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with Heathrow and airport governance requirements.

Qualifications and experience required:

• SMSTS.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• CSCS Black Management Card.
• Higher Level Technical Qualification.
• Project Management qualification desirable.
• Extensive background in leading construction/installation teams on large projects.
• Experience operating within live airport environments.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle from pre-construction through handover.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor obligations.
• Managing multi-disciplinary teams and airport stakeholders.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement.
• Contract and project management.