Construction Manager

Skanska UK Plc; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Construction Manager for a major commercial development in Cambridge. The successful candidate will lead construction activities, manage contractors, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. This role offers the opportunity to work on a landmark project and contribute to building a better society.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a Construction Manager on similar-sized projects.
• Significant site-based experience with management of personnel.
• Current Managers CSCS card and relevant qualifications such as SMSTS & First Aider.

Responsibilities

• Promote site safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage trade contractors and oversee production of works.
• Supervise subcontractors and support Project Managers.

Skills

Site Safety Management

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Construction-related qualification to HNC level or equivalent

Job description

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a Construction Manager to join our Buildings team in Cambridge on a major commercial development. This landmark project in the heart of Cambridge requires a skilled professional who can lead and manage construction activities to ensure successful project delivery.

What you'll do:

1. Promote the site safety culture, ensuring all works are carried out in a planned, controlled, and safe manner in accordance with statutory regulations, current standards, and company health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
2. Manage trade contractors, including overseeing the production of works to drawings and specifications, and monitor performance on site.
3. Supervise subcontractors, labor, and material requirements for the contract, supporting Project Managers with on and off-site activities.
4. Participate in Production Control / Collaborative Planning for your areas and packages, including chairing weekly planning sessions.
5. Resolve site problems promptly, providing feedback on defects or defaults, and suggest innovative solutions to improve methodologies.
6. Lead the CDP design process for your packages, working closely with the design team within cost constraints to facilitate design and coordinate production information.
7. Maintain good record keeping, including correspondence, notices, drawings, site records, and digital data. Ensure daily diaries and progress reports are completed and communicated regularly to senior management.

What you'll bring to the role:

1. Relevant experience as a Construction Manager on similar-sized projects, preferably with a tier 1 main contractor.
2. Construction-related qualification to HNC level or equivalent.
3. Significant site-based experience, ideally with management of personnel.
4. Current Managers CSCS card and relevant qualifications such as SMSTS & First Aider (preferred).
5. Membership or progression towards membership of a professional institution (MCIOB/ICE highly desirable).

Our commitments:

Equal opportunities: We embrace diversity in all forms—social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We believe diversity fosters innovation and success, which we call Naturally Skanska.

We welcome discussions about flexibility during the interview process and are open to exploring what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments: We aim to support your best performance at every recruitment stage. Contact us at [e-mail] for any adjustments needed during your application.

More information about the role: This advertisement may not cover all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, which can be amended at Skanska’s discretion. For a full role profile, please contact us at [e-mail]. The closing date may also change at the company's discretion.

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