Construction Manager

Metropolitan Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Trust scheme (EOT)

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Private Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Length of Service reward scheme

Tradepoint discount scheme

Private Financial Advice

Job summary

Group Metropolitan is seeking a Project [title not specified] to lead day-to-day site operations for commercial office fit-out projects. The role requires coordinating subcontract trades, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule and to the required quality.

You will plan daily activities, monitor progress and manage site records and inspections. Based at Canary Wharf and site locations, the role supports a fixed-term contract with hours 7:00am–4:00pm or 8:00am–5:00pm, DOE salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out projects valued at £6m+.
• Experience managing multiple subcontract trades simultaneously.
• Experience working to detailed construction programmes and achieving key milestones.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Experience working within live or occupied buildings.
• Experience reviewing and implementing RAMS and permit systems.
• Experience managing quality inspections, snagging and practical completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day site operations under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality.
• Plan and manage daily and weekly work activities.
• Monitor progress and identify any programme risks.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Carry out site inspections and quality checks.
• Ensure site records, diaries and progress reports are maintained.

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £80M. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business, expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same.

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract
Department: Projects
Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm or 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Canary Wharf & site Based
Salary: DOE

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering commercial office fit-out projects valued at £6m+.
• Experience managing multiple subcontract trades simultaneously.
• Experience working to detailed construction programmes and achieving key milestones.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Experience working within live or occupied buildings.
• Experience reviewing and implementing RAMS and permit systems.
• Experience managing quality inspections, snagging and practical completion.

Desirable Experience

• Experience within banking, financial services or other security-sensitive environments.
• Experience delivering CAT A and CAT B office fit-outs.
• Knowledge of MEP coordination and commissioning processes.
• Experience working alongside client representatives and building management teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day site operations under the direction of the Project Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely, to programme and to the required quality.
• Plan and manage daily and weekly work activities.
• Monitor progress and identify any programme risks.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and housekeeping.
• Carry out site inspections and quality checks.
• Ensure site records, diaries and progress reports are maintained.

Benefits

• Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme.
• 24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare.
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Length of Service reward scheme.
• Tradepoint discount scheme.
• Private Financial Advice

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