Construction Manager

Skanska UK Plc; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project development and construction group is seeking a Construction Manager for the prestigious South Molton Triangle project in London. The successful candidate will lead construction activities, manage contractors, and ensure project delivery within set standards. Ideal applicants will have proven experience in major commercial building projects and relevant educational qualifications. Join an inclusive team committed to building a better society.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or similar role in major commercial building projects.
• Previous experience of managing multiple trade contractors.
• Ability to facilitate collaborative planning and coordination sessions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the trade contractors including production of working drawings and performance on site.
• Oversee subcontractors, labor, and material requirements.
• Solve site problems and provide feedback.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

We are looking for a Construction Manager to join our Buildings team in Mayfair on the prestigious South Molton Triangle project. This landmark development in the heart of London requires a skilled professional who can lead and manage construction activities to ensure successful project delivery.

What you'll do:

• Manage the trade contractors including the production of working drawings, procurement and prefabrication and performance on site
• Oversee subcontractors, labour and material requirements for the contract and support Project Managers with matters primarily relating to on and off-site activities
• Coordinate and manage trades on site with regard to both build trades and MEP trades
• Solve site problems when they occur, providing feedback to Project Managers on any defects or defaults found and put forward any innovative ideas to alter currentmethodology
• Understand the design process, and work with the design manager, within cost restraints, to facilitate the design, and coordination of production information, to suit site requirements and conditions

What you'll bring to the role:

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or similar role in major commercial building projects
• Previous experience of managing multiple trade contractors
• Previous experience of facilitating collaborative planning and coordination sessions between trade contractors
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field (preferred).

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Equal opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using [e-mail] if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.

More information about the role

Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: [e-mail]

The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.