Construction Manager

CV Bay; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm based in High Wycombe is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee multiple refurbishments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in construction delivery, strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, and the ability to work in secure environments. Responsibilities include managing site operations and ensuring contractor compliance. Competitive salary up to £75,000 with a company vehicle or car allowance.

Benefits

Company vehicle or car allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in leading construction projects in secure environments.
• Ability to drive contractor performance and ensure compliance.
• Proficiency in environmental and safety reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple construction projects.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and timely site operations.
• Maintain communication between stakeholders.

Skills

5+ years leading construction delivery

Commercial or Defence refurbishment experience

Knowledge of CDM and health & safety

Competence in scheduling

Quality control

Education

SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), First Aid certification

NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)

Asbestos Management (desirable)

Legionella Management (desirable)

CITB Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor (desirable)

Job description

Overview

Construction Manager
Location: High Wycombe
Package: up to £75,000 basic + company vehicle or car allowance

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.