Construction Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in the United Kingdom is recruiting for 3 Package Manager / Construction Manager roles to lead a £200m+ student accommodation and university faculty scheme in Hampshire. The positions run for the next four years, reporting to the Project Director and Senior Construction Manager.

You will oversee on-site construction activities, safety, planning, method statements, risk assessments, site logistics, permits and inspections, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with a top twenty main contractor.
• Educated to degree level or NVQ level with sharp eye for detail.
• Strong planning, organisation and man-management skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage site-based construction activities for your section or package.
• Ensure safety and delivery on site, including short-term programming and QA.
• Review method statements, risk assessments, site logistics, permits and ITPs.
• Coordinate with clerks of works, attend meetings, report progress and resolve issues.
• Oversee snagging and handover to client.

Skills

Construction management

Engineering background

Team management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level

NVQ level

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Reference: bpsn1hy_1792574602
Posted: October 21, 2026

We are looking for 3 x Package manger / Construction Manager to work on a £200m+ major new build student accommodation and university faculty building scheme over the next 4 years in Hampshire .

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. Be it civils / facades internal or M+E as required or based on your experience

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 groundwork's and structure - steel and RC frames are to to start in the new year and The main works will run through into late 2029 with full turnkey construction of shell and cores plus fit out throughout.

Excellent opportunity to work with this leading main contractor on this major project.

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 £5m to £550m across a range of sectors including commercial, defence, aviation, education and healthcare .

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.

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