Construction Manager

Skanska Uk Plc; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee trade contractors and subcontractors on major projects. The ideal candidate has proven experience in managing construction activities and a degree in construction management or civil engineering. If you're looking to join a responsible business committed to building a better society, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or similar role in major commercial building projects.
• Previous experience of managing multiple trade contractors.
• Previous experience of facilitating collaborative planning and coordination sessions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the trade contractors including production of working drawings and procurement.
• Oversee subcontractors, labour and material requirements for the contract.
• Coordinate and manage trades on site, solving site problems as they occur.

Skills

Construction Management

Coordination of trade contractors

Problem-solving on site

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Construction Manager to join our Buildings team in London based on a major project in central London. What you'll do:

Responsibilities

• Manage the trade contractors including the production of working drawings, procurement and prefabrication and performance on site
• Oversee subcontractors, labour and material requirements for the contract and support Project Managers with matters primarily relating to on and off-site activities
• Coordinate and manage trades on site with regard to both build trades and MEP trades
• Solve site problems when they occur, providing feedback to Project Managers on any defects or defaults found and put forward any innovative ideas to alter current methodology
• Understand the design process, and work with the design manager, within cost restraints, to facilitate the design, and coordination of production information, to suit site requirements and conditions

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or similar role in major commercial building projects
• Previous experience of managing multiple trade contractors
• Previous experience of facilitating collaborative planning and coordination sessions between trade contractors
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field (preferred)

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.