Construction Manager

Ardmore Construction Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in London is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee a £125m housing project. The role involves producing scheduling programmes, managing workers and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management and at least 2 years' experience in a similar position.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowances

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Support for professional growth

Generous staff referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction management with a main contractor.
• Management level CSCS black card required.
• SMSTS qualification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2-week look-ahead programmes for the project.
• Manage labor resources according to project forecast.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials for construction.

Skills

Construction Management

Risk Assessment

Quality Assurance

Planning and Scheduling

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Fieldview

Job description

Ardmore have been at the forefront in delivering hundreds of major projects across London. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Old War Office restoration and the Greenwich Peninsula. We build homes, offices, hotels, schools, medical centres, parks, playgrounds – every facility our great city needs. And we do it with passion, with sensitivity, and with style! To supervise, direct and execute operations on the assigned project to ensure it is completed safely, on time and within budget.

The Project: An RC Frame social and private housing project that consists of 1‑, 2‑ and 3‑bedroom flats across 443 units, valued at £125m and situated a stone’s throw away from Lewisham town centre.

Responsibilities

• Produce 2-week look‑ahead programmes for managers, operatives and sub‑contractors to ensure the construction programme is achieved.
• Ensure all operatives have signed a daily safe start, are inducted, have the relevant permit for their works, receive weekly toolbox talks and are working to the appropriate risk assessments and method statements.
• Plan works logically, paying attention to materials storage, deliveries, plant and traffic movements, craneage and other site logistics.
• Manage labour resources and ensure these do not exceed the labour forecast for the project.
• Ensure all materials are taken off, ordered and delivered to site in advance of any works and in line with the construction programme.
• Ensure all managers, engineers and sub‑contractors are working to the latest construction issue information.
• Liaise with the senior engineer on site to ensure all setting‑out is done in appropriate time and its accuracy is checked.
• Ensure all relevant QA is completed by the engineers, as well as any sub‑contractors working under you; report to the PM any items raised with regards to QA and propose remedial actions.
• Hold weekly (at a minimum) progress meetings with the site team and subcontractors and report to the project manager on progress of works against the programme.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent.
• CSCS black card (management level).
• SMSTS.
• NHBC Standards.
• Knowledge of QA systems – ideally Fieldview.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position with a main contractor.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday allowances, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 29 days + bank holidays, depending on length of service; day off on your birthday also included.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance (paying 4% of your salary).
• Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and learning.
• Generous staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500.