Construction Manager

CP Management Solutions LTD; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based management solutions firm is seeking a skilled Construction Manager. In this role, you will lead the construction phase of critical projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and cost control. Responsibilities include compliance with regulations, leading teams, and maintaining project excellence. Ideal candidates have strong management skills, technical knowledge, and relevant certifications. This position offers competitive salary and a chance to impact high-profile projects positively.

Qualifications

• Proven people and process management skills.
• Excellent technical understanding and communication skills.
• Ability to chair meetings and influence project outcomes across interlinked projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all staff and promote zero accidents.
• Lead and manage construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and project change management.

Skills

Technical understanding

Communication skills

People and process management

Knowledge of HSAWA and CDM

Ability to influence project outcomes

Education

OND/HND or vocational certification (level 6 or above)

Membership of a relevant professional institution

Job description

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Aldermaston, UK

Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Construction Manager to join our team at Aldermaston. This role offers the opportunity to lead the construction phase of critical projects, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, cost control, and programme delivery. As a first-level leader, you will play a pivotal role in implementing project strategies and supporting the Project Manager in achieving project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all staff on site, promoting a culture of zero accidents and incidents.
• Support compliance with Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations.
• Review and coordinate contractor programmes, requests for information (RFIs), and quotations for scope changes.
• Implement project internal change management processes.
• Provide accurate forecasts and actively engage in short-term planning activities, including Plan of the Week and constraint management.
• Maintain high standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality.
• Lead and manage construction teams, ensuring key personnel are competent and work procedures are followed.
• Ensure commissioning activities follow project delivery maps and that construction records are maintained to support project handover.
• Support professional development, performance, and ethical standards of staff within your reporting chain.
• Provide technical governance and guidance across all areas of construction.

Skills and Qualifications

• OND/HND or vocational certification (level 6 or above).
• Membership of a relevant professional institution; Incorporated Engineer or equivalent academic/vocational qualification preferred.
• Excellent technical understanding and communication skills.
• Ability to chair meetings and influence project outcomes across interlinked projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSAWA, CDM, risk assessments, safety systems, safety cases, and SSoW.
• Proven people and process management skills.

Experience

• Project management of construction with practical site experience is essential.
• Experience in construction management and leadership of teams.

Other Requirements

• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

Why Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a team committed to safety, excellence, and professional development, with the ability to make a tangible impact on project success.