Construction Manager

Austin Fraser; Burghfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Site/Construction Manager for a major new build project near Reading. This role offers the chance to lead construction efforts for a £300m+ facility, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with a top contractor, strong organizational and communication skills, and relevant certifications. With a commitment to training and development, this company provides excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to take on a significant challenge and make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Training and Development Opportunities

Long-term Career Progression

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a top twenty main contractor.
• Degree level education or similar NVQ level required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site-based construction activities and ensure health and safety standards.
• Coordinate with clients, manage logistics, and oversee quality control.

Skills

Construction Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Man-Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

NVQ Level in Construction

Tools

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

About this Role:

Superb opportunity for an ambitious Site / Construction Manager to work on a £300m+ major new build research and development facility near Reading, Berkshire.

Reporting to the Project Director and Senior Construction Manager, you will be responsible for managing all site-based construction activities for your section or package of works.

You will have responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of the construction on site including: short-term programming of works, ensuring company health and safety standards are achieved and enforced, review of method statements, risk assessments, site logistics, ensuring correct permits are in place for works, the implementation of inspection and test plans, quality control, some client liaison with clerks of works, coordination meetings, reporting on progress against programmes, issue resolution, etc., snagging through to handover.

Work is already underway on site with the construction where groundworks and structure - steel and RC frames are well underway. The main works will run through into late 2026 with full turnkey construction of shell and cores plus fit out throughout.

About the Company/Client/Project:

The role is with a leading national main contractor with a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects ranging from £50m to £350m across a range of sectors including commercial, defence, aviation, etc.

With an excellent reputation for training, development, and the opportunity for progression within the business, this contractor has a low turnover of staff, and long-term career employees in key management and director positions.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational, man-management and communication skills. A proven track record of 5+ years of working for and developing within a top twenty main contractor will be highly advantageous.

You will ideally come from a construction management, engineering or apprenticeship route background, be educated to degree level or similar NVQ level, with a sharp eye for detail and quality throughout.

You will be forward-thinking and resourceful, possessing the ability to plan ahead, identify and resolve issues, work well within a team, see the big picture, with a positive, 'get it right first time' approach.

You will possess your SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications for this role.

High standards, attention to detail and the drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on (phone number removed) or send your CV to

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.