Construction Manager

Skanska Uk Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Construction Manager in Manchester to oversee rail projects from pre-construction to delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive rail experience, strong management skills, and a degree in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include team coordination, budget management, and ensuring safety compliance. Join a company committed to building a better society.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing construction teams.
• Extensive experience with Civil Engineering structures.
• Relevant CSCS Card is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate construction teams to meet project goals.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team management

Budget forecasting

Health and Safety management

Construction documentation

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Construction Engineering deliverables tools

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Construction Manager to join our infrastructure team in Manchester. The role's purpose will be to manage the pre-construction and construction of rail projects across the UK, through the early stages of development and into detailed design, delivery, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Leading, managing and co-ordination of teams including supply chain to ensure that the works are delivered in accordance with the project performance, programme and budget.
• Lead the development of the working methods, detailed design input and the review of designs.
• Develop programmes, estimates and forecast budgets, then assess actual programme and productivity achieved, taking action where appropriate.
• Ensure that the construction team keep and compile records and documentation, including daily site diaries, Quality documentation, Health and Safety documentation.
• Responsible for the development of the Construction Phase Plan on the project and representing the project with external stakeholders.
• Produce monthly reports/dashboards for performance and forecasting including monitoring and control of project performance, progress and cost.
• Promote and lead the site Health and Safety culture. Ensure that works are planned and implemented to support an injury-free environment safety culture.
• Undertake the CRE-Construction for Civils Disciplines duties for the project including approval of relevant documentation including for Entry into service, ITPs, WPPs, RFI / NCRs, Redlines, As Builts and being responsible for the production of Construction Engineering deliverables.
• Extensive Rail Experience required, with experience of delivering Network Rail station projects.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing construction teams.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Experience of Civil Engineering structures and Engineering Principles and construction contract law.
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Training in Health & Safety and Environmental Management.

About us

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.