Construction Manager

Size Group; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto enrolment in pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

26 days annual leave

Travel expenses for site-based staff

Job summary

Size Group is seeking a Construction Manager to join the Country Houses team on a permanent basis. You will oversee site operations, manage safety, plan implementation, ensure quality, and drive delivery across high-profile projects.

With extensive luxury property experience, you will coordinate resources, mentor junior staff, and maintain strong communication with colleagues on and off-site to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in luxury property sector and operational delivery.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and report on site activities.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations and delivery across projects.
• Manage safety, planning implementation, and quality control.
• Coordinate resources and report progress to stakeholders.
• Lead on-site teams and ensure adherence to processes.
• Manage smaller contracts within the wider project scope.
• Provide mentorship to Graduate/Trainee Site Managers.

Skills

Safety management

Site management

Project planning

Resource coordination

Leadership

IT literacy

MS Office

Programming basics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Industry qualifications

Job description

Who is Size Group?

Launched in 2009 as a small construction venture between two friends, Size Group brings together the vital elements of property from the construction of luxury buildings through to the maintenance and management of a property portfolio.

We now seek a Construction Manager to join our Country Houses team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

This is a great opportunity for an energetic Construction Manager to join our forward-thinking and collaborative organisation.

We offer:

• Auto enrolment to company pension scheme (opt-out option available)
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 26 days annual leave
• Travel expenses for site-based staff

As part of a growing group with ambitious plans, you’ll benefit from strong leadership support, visible career progression, and the chance to help shape the success of our most high-profile projects.

The Culture

At Size Group our values underpin who we are. They form an important benchmark for everyone – collectively and individually. We are:

• Empathetic - People-driven and focused
• Tenacious - Relentless pursuit of the highest standards
• Integrity - Integrity earns trust. Trust builds relationships
• Entrepreneurial - Self-starters that push beyond the obvious

We boast a culture that is focused on training and development, career paths and internal progression. What’s more, we’re committed to our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle both in and out of the workplace.

The Role

As a Construction Manager, you will oversee site operations, supporting the delivery of all aspects of the project.

Specifically, you will be involved in the safety elements, project coordination, planning implementation, quality control, project execution and ultimate completion of the project.

You will ensure that we meet our commitments and goals through effective communication between teams, both on and off-site, and that our work is consistent with our strategy and core values.

Working collaboratively, you will operate across our business to deliver the activities schedule, whilst ensuring that we comply with business processes.

Additionally, you will manage smaller contracts within the wider project scope, acting as the primary person onsite and taking responsibility for overall successful delivery.

About You

To be considered as a Construction Manager, you will need to demonstrate:

• Qualifications appropriate to the role
• Extensive knowledge on safe systems of work and putting people to work safely
• Ability to plan and maintain a site setup which is appropriate for the scale of the project
• Plan, manage and co-ordinate all relevant resources needed to deliver the operational aspects of the project
• Recognise and promote best practice throughout the project
• Work calmly under pressure and provide leadership to all production staff on the project
• Embrace technology and modern methods of construction and strive for efficiencies
• Problem solver with the ability to break issues down and derive results
• Extensive knowledge of programme management and control
• Recognise driving critical activities and actively deliver mitigation measures
• Appropriate level of IT competency, including Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of programming software
• Significant experience of the luxury property sector and extensive knowledge of the operational requirements to deliver these projects
• Recognise the importance of change management and the associated risksExcellent communication and inter-personal skills, inspiring and motivating others
• Provide mentor support to Graduate/Trainee Site Managers where required
• Ability to understand the landscape of our clients and consultants
• Ability to understand what information is needed to report internally on developing relationships and project opportunities
• Obtain and maintain the necessary health and safety qualifications required for the role. CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid are mandatory