Construction Manager

Od Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ODGroup in the City of London is seeking a talented Construction Manager to join ODInteriors, delivering office fit-out projects from pre-start through to practical completion. You will work alongside the Project Manager to manage procurement, programme, and site setup, ensuring buildable designs and tight cost control.

You will coordinate with technical services, lead on-site meetings, and maintain strong client relationships while upholding ODGroup standards and a zero-defects ethos on each

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering fit-out projects safely, on time and on budget.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with client-facing experience.
• Experience coordinating design, procurement, and construction activities.
• Knowledge of H&S requirements and ISO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in pre-construction, procurement, and programme.
• Monitor construction progress and advise on modifications and mitigations.
• Manage site establishment, H&S, and welfare standards per ODGroup.
• Coordinate MEP packages with Senior Technical Services Managers.
• Chair on-site meetings and ensure recordkeeping is accurate.

Skills

Delivery excellence

Budget management

Communication

Team leadership

Client facing

Leadership

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Procore

Job description

ODGroup is a leading office interiors company based in the City of London, with a dual focus on both traditional construction and design and build. We have firmly established our brand due to excellent service and a commitment to ongoing innovation, and are on track for another successful year.

We are currently looking for a talented and ambitious Construction Manager to join our traditional arm, ODInteriors, securing and delivering projects as part of the delivery team.

This opportunity has been created to work alongside the project manager to manage the entire project process, from pre- start activities, through design, procurement, and construction phases, to practical completion and finalisation of the defects period.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Project Manager in pre-construction phase, including procurement, programme and site establishment
• Monitoring the construction programme, advising on any modifications where necessary, including remedial/mitigating actions and accurate reporting on project progress
• Site setup and management in line with ODGroup branding requirements, and mandatory H&S and welfare standards
• Managing project administration to ensure documentation and recordkeeping is accurate and up to date
• Attending design review meetings for specific trades / areas to ensure buildability and coordination is considered and is within the commercial budget
• Liaising with project Senior Technical Services Managers to manage installation of MEP packages
• Chairing onsite subcontractor meetings, with specific attention given to programme, progress, quality, H&S and agreed ODGroup standards and procedures
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and third-party inspectors (building control, etc)
• Liaising with Project Manager and commercial team to maintain and record changes and variations in line with our change notification procedure
• Managing and delivering all aspects of each project in line with ODGroup QHSE protocols and procedures and to the standards set by our ISO accreditations
• Delivering projects in line with Zero Defects commitment, including the use of quality and snagging tools
• Ensuring that the project close out process is delivered in a timely and efficient manner with the most positive experience possible for the client
• Maintaining client and subcontractor relationships to close out post-contract works quickly and efficiently

Skills and experience required:

• A proven track record of delivering fit-out projects safely, on time and on budget
• A team player who takes accountability and seeks continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Deep knowledge of both building fabric and technical services
• Experience with Asta Powerproject and Procore, or similar packages
• H&S – minimum requirement of SMSTS
• High level of commercial acumen
• Excellent client-facing and account management skills
• Attention to detail; a process-driven approach with good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• A confident, knowledgeable, and articulate personality
• A leader with the ability to develop and mentor other members of the team