Construction Manager

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Construction Manager in the Reading area to oversee pre-construction processes and ensure the successful delivery of construction projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and hold relevant industry qualifications. This role comes with a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a 9-day working fortnight and a comprehensive pension scheme.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Proven track record in planning, managing and monitoring construction work.
• Exceptional understanding of safety and health regulations.
• Relevant professional qualifications in construction management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate construction work.
• Provide technical construction expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Construction management

Technical construction expertise

Safety and health regulations awareness

Education

Industry standard construction qualification (e.g.: NVQ Level 6, HNC, Degree)

Tools

Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)

NEBOSH Construction accreditation

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card

Job description

Construction Manager

Salary: Up to £65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Location: Reading area

Let us introduce the role:

AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Manager, to be responsible for delivering the pre-construction elements of construction projects and associated activities.

This role will include the following.

• Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate construction work, in line with the project delivery strategy.

• Provide technical construction expertise/advice throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide management and governance to maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality.

• Ensure the construction management standards, procedures and work instructions governing construction are followed.

• Ensure construction teams are appropriately organised and that key personnel are competent to undertake their roles.

• Ensure construction records are maintained to support commissioning and project handover activities.

• Responsible for task management, to meet the professional standards, performance and integrity of the work and reporting information necessary to support the project and business objectives.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Have a suitable amount of experience in operating in the build environment, with a proven track record in successfully planning, managing and monitoring construction work.

• Hold an industry standard, construction/build environment qualification (e.g.: NVQ Level 6, ONC, HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent), aligned to their discipline/specialism.

• Demonstrate an exceptional level of awareness and understanding in construction environment, safety and health regulations and legislation.

• Hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent.

• Hold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e.: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.

• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).

• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.

• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.

• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.

• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.