Construction Manager

Confidential Client; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a candidate for a construction management role in Bristol. Responsibilities include planning, managing projects, and ensuring high standards of safety and quality. Candidates must have SC clearance, relevant certifications like SMSTS and CSCS, and at least 3 years of experience. The position offers a day rate of £325 and includes accommodations for external operatives.

Benefits

Hotel accommodation provided for external operatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in construction management role.
• Proven track record in successfully planning and monitoring construction work.
• Suitable experience in the build environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate construction work.
• Provide technical construction expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure management standards and safety protocols are followed.

Skills

SC clearance

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Fire Marshall

Asbestos Awareness

Manual Handling

Education

NVQ Level 6 or equivalent

HNC or equivalent

HND or equivalent

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 as per CDM 2015.
• 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.

Contract details

- Start date: 22/09/2025
- Completion date approx. 27/02/2025
- Monday to Friday with availability for ad hoc Saturday working if required
- 08:00-16:00
- Day rate = £325.00
- Bristol or nearby located operative preferred
- Externally located operative: Monday to Friday hotel accommodation provided (check in Monday night and check out Friday morning). Hotel located within 10 min walking distance to site

Must have

• Minimum SC clearance
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid at Work
• Fire Marshall
• Asbestos Awareness
• Manual Handling
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in CM role (current assistant CM looking to take the next step considered dependant on experience)
• 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, HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent), aligned to their discipline/specialism.