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Construction Manager

CV Bay Ltd

Greater London

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multiple refurbishment projects within a secure environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, strong compliance background, and relevant certifications. The role offers a competitive salary and a dynamic working environment, emphasizing safety and performance excellence.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years leading construction delivery with Tier 1 contractor.
  • Experience in commercial or defense refurbishments.
  • Knowledge of CDM and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multiple adjacent project sites and ensure safety compliance.
  • Drive performance and maintain communication with all stakeholders.
  • Oversee environmental and safety reporting.

Skills

Leadership
Compliance Management
Health & Safety
Project Coordination
Quality Control

Education

SMSTS Certification
CSCS (Manager level)
First Aid Certification
NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)

Job description

Construction Manager
Location: High Wycombe
Package: up to £75,000 basic + company vehicle or car allowance
Overview: You ll lead and manage the delivery of multiple construction projects (primarily refurbishments) in a highly secure environment. Your main responsibility is to ensure safe, compliant, and timely site operations across several active works, all based within the same estate.

Security:
  • Developed Vetting (DV) clearance active or recently lapsed (within 6 months)
  • Sole UK citizen (essential for clearance level)


Core Duties:
  • Act as the senior lead across several adjacent project sites
  • Drive contractor performance and ensure compliance with agreed scopes and safety standards
  • Deliver site-level HSE management including inspections, toolbox talks, and reporting
  • Maintain communication between the client, end-users, and internal project teams
  • Oversee issue resolution, site reporting, programme tracking, and site documentation
  • Review technical documents and liaise with design teams on buildability and implementation
  • Monitor environmental and safety reporting (near misses, incidents, audits etc.)
Key Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years leading construction delivery with a principal or Tier 1 contractor
  • Commercial or Defence refurbishment experience essential
  • Familiarity with managing projects in secure or regulated environments
  • Proven knowledge of CDM and health & safety requirements on live sites
  • Competence in scheduling, quality control, and client coordination
Certification
  • SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), and valid First Aid certification
  • Desirable qualifications include:
    • NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely
    • Asbestos Awareness / Management
    • Legionella Awareness / Management
    • CITB Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor
If you are an experienced construction manager with the appropriate security credentials and thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
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