Construction Manager

Cavendish Professionals; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is hiring a Construction Manager to lead site delivery for major construction projects in London. The role requires coordinating multiple trades, managing subcontractors and maintaining strict safety and quality standards on site.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and delivery teams to meet critical milestones, optimise productivity, and ensure seamless interfaces across work packages.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager on major projects.
• Experience with a recognised main contractor on large-scale or technically complex developments.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and challenging programmes.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and site operations.
• Valid CSCS card and SMSTS qualification.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Well-rounded knowledge of the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and coordination of construction activities on site.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist trade contractors, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure key programme milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate multiple work packages, managing interfaces between different trades and construction activities.
• Monitor site progress, identify potential issues and implement practical solutions to maintain productivity.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Manage site logistics, resources and the sequencing of works to support efficient project delivery.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Site coordination

CSCS card

SMSTS

Contractor management

Programme management

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join one of our well-established clients in London.

Our client is a leading UK construction and civil engineering contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure, commercial, residential and transportation projects across the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and coordination of construction activities on site.
• Manage subcontractors and specialist trade contractors, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure key programme milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate multiple work packages, managing interfaces between different trades and construction activities.
• Monitor site progress, identify potential issues and implement practical solutions to maintain productivity.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Manage site logistics, resources and the sequencing of works to support efficient project delivery.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager on major construction projects.
• A strong background working for a recognised main contractor, ideally across large-scale or technically complex developments.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing challenging construction programmes.
• Good technical understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and site operations.
• Valid management CSCS card
• SMSTS
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Well-rounded knowledge of the construction sector.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief