Construction Manager

Ten Human Resources; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for a senior leadership role. You will oversee multiple projects in new build and commercial social housing sectors, mentoring teams and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract management and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary package along with exceptional career advancement opportunities, working closely with senior leadership to shape the company's future.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in new build construction and commercial social housing.
• Strong track record of managing contracts and leading project teams.
• Experience in fenestration and window/door sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple construction projects.
• Supervise and mentor contracts and site managers.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Degree level or NVQ Level 6

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our growing team. This is a senior leadership role, requiring a proven professional who can oversee multiple projects simultaneously while managing a team of contracts and site managers.

As the construction manager you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, working closely with the Managing Director to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• The construction manager will lead and manage multiple construction projects across new build and commercial social housing sectors.

• Supervise and mentor contracts and site managers, ensuring strong team performance.

• Work closely with the MD, regularly demonstrating initiative and leadership as the business expands.

• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, health & safety standards, and quality benchmarks.

• Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for project outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can inspire confidence across teams and stakeholders.

• Ideally educated to Degree level or NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent).

• Extensive experience in new build construction and the commercial social housing sector ideally, you will have extensive experience in multiple contracts management.

• Strong track record of managing contracts and leading project teams.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.

• Ideally, experience in the fenestration and window/door sector (desirable but not essential).

• As the construction manager you will lead by example, delegate effectively, and maintain high standards of delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing business with exciting opportunities for career progression.

• As the construction manager you will work directly with the senior leadership team influencing the future direction of the company.

• Competitive salary package and benefits, with exceptional career advancement opportunities.

• A supportive environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and innovation.

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