Construction Manager

Glencar; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee site operations, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and manage subcontractor relationships. This role requires significant industry experience and a commitment to excellence. Join a family-oriented business that values teamwork and invests in its employees.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Loyalty scheme with extra leave

Pension scheme with 6% matching

Life insurance cover

Early finish on Fridays

Dress down Fridays

Annual parties

Team building activities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience.
• Experience overseeing multiple sites.
• Commitment to continual learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction site works.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Building Management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Asta Programme Software

Job description

Glencar Construction was founded in 2016. A family run business, a family culture and what employees would describe as a ‘Fun, engaging & motivating place to work’.

We are a contractor that specialises in the creation of high-quality turnkey facilities in partnership with some of the UK’s leading developers, occupiers, retailers and logistics businesses.

OUR VALUES

Glencar Construction has 5 key values that we live and breathe. Would you be happy to work by these values?

• Customer First
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Strategic Partnerships
• Sustainability and Safety
• Integrity and Excellence

Job Description

Job Summary

The Construction Manager (CM) will oversee all aspects of the works on a construction site and ensure the controls and procedures for the works are carried our correctly to ensure compliance with HSE guidance and CDM regulations.To ensure company SHEQ policy and procedures are implemented across the site, lower tier management and site operatives.

The CM will report to the Project Manager or in some cases depending on the size of the project the Operations Manager / Operations Director. They will be responsible for managing the works being undertaken on our sites. The CM will oversee all aspects of the supply chains work on site and be responsible for, ensuring the day to day activities, site safety inductions / briefings are carried out for all personnel; regular tool box talks are carried out; adequate controls are in place to ensure a high quality of work is produced; ensuring method statement / risk assessment compliance, cleanliness & tidiness; the appropriate use of plant and tools, waste reduction; upkeep of plant and facilities; ensuring appropriate use of personal protective equipment is in place.

Duties & Responsibilities

GENERAL:

• The CM will report to the Project Manager and or the Operations Director/ Manager
• Be fully aware, understand and implement the requirements and standard, to yourself and others, of the company’s current Safety, Health, Environmental & quality policy
• Be responsible for updating your personal information, project and site information
• At all times, demonstrate integrity, to act professionally and promote the company’s best standards, values and practices
• Results-focused and driven deliver their sections of work to high quality
• Adopts forward-looking approach and critically appraises information and situations thereby anticipating and pre-empting problems before they occur
• Assertive, authoritative and confident in own ability and their decisions
• Invites and is open to other people’s views, ideas and feedback to best possible solutions/outcomes for project and Glencar
• Leads by example, e.g. adopts collaborative and respectful approach towards others and gets own hands dirty when necessary
• Emotionally intelligent, i.e. understands how to adapt communication style and behaviour to different audiences and situations
• Has strong analytical aptitude and drive to solve problems to minimise risk to Glencar and ensure project’s profitability
• Keen to continuously improve own knowledge and skills; pro-actively seeking feedback on performance

TENDER/ Pre-construction

• Be a key member of the tender team working alongside the bid team, contribute to the decisions to create a winning bid strategy.
• contribute to the methodology and buildability of the proposed development
• contribute to producing submission document
• take part in attending site visits and recording information
• contribute to producing logistic plans
• contribute to producing programmes
• contribute to producing scope documents
• contribute to early procurement elements
• take part in the site mobilisation including site set up

Duties & Responsibilities

• Be focused on delivering ultimate Customer satisfaction – we prioritise excellent customer service, challenging internal and external situations, always striving for a win-win solution.
• Ensure that the project set up complies with the company SHEQ policies and procedures
• Ensure the Construction Phase Plan is administered in accordance with company SHEQ policy
• Ensure that all supply chain working on the project understand & administer correctly the SHEQ requirements of the company
• Ensure that the project achieves the company standard in relation to Health, Safety , Environment and Quality inspections and audits
• Maintain accurate and up to date records for site attendance, site induction, tool box talks, accidents, goods received, weekly site records, site safety inspections, plant register records, scaffold report records (including all activities which fall under LOLER, PUWER, WAH and similar) and all staff related forms / administration
• Applying sound knowledge and understanding of the CDM regulations and all HSE guidance
• To work to the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set
• Ensure suitable and sufficient risk assessments are conducted considering both colleagues and contractors/customers and introduce measures to reduce the risks to as low a level as reasonably practicable
• Ensure that all works carried out are undertaken within current codes of practice and that works are to the required high standard
• Check that all materials used, including those used by sub-contractors, are compliant with technical and quality specifications and are compliant with the Employers Requirements for the contract / specifications issued
• Ensure subcontractor relationships are maintained at the highest level
• Ensure that subcontractors are aware of their responsibilities in terms of quality, health, safety, environmental etc.
• Ensure subcontracts are appraised
• Ensure records of supply chain QA are monitored in accordance with the project QMS
• Ensure records are kept and maintained of supply chain attendance & progress of their works
• Ensure that short term programmes and DABS are implemented accordingly.
• Able to visualise project specification and drawings, and interpreting programmes produced in Asta PowerProject.
• Able to identify any risks and opportunities based on the information provided; may need guidance from senior team members on how to prevent risk or realise opportunities
• Ensure that progress is optimised to ensure the earliest delivery date
• Manage plant & equipment on site & ensure all necessary registers & documents are maintained.
• Ensure the daily pedestrian and traffic management systems are implemented and checked daily.
• Communicate effectively at all times with the client, client’s representative, project architect, project engineer, local authorities and all persons affected by the project
• Attend and takes accurate notes of any meetings relevant to the project, either on site or in offices and these minutes are shared accordingly
• Ensure prelim expenditure is managed and overspend managed and reported accordingly.
• Be aware of the project expenditure in general
• Ensure lower tier staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities
• Ensure staff are aware of their role within the project team
• Effectively manage the performance of the construction team
• Developing and mentoring staff
• Ensure effective and appropriate communication
• Investigate and capitalise on repeat business opportunities on live sites
• Ensuring site is organised well from presentation, to planning and organising, traffic and pedestrian management, security, fire and emergency controls, effective management of the workforce, and supply chain
• To maintain and nurture strong relationships with external parties providing mutual benefits and promote teamwork and co-operation across all departments internally to maximise team and business goals
• To encourage and support your team in enhancing their performance by providing direction, regular feedback and development opportunities
• Any other duties consistent with the role of Construction Manager as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Building Management, or extensive related experience
• Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Experience of overseeing Assistant Construction Managers across numerous sites
• Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements
• Experience gained in complex and geographically dispersed construction or built environment businesses
• Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work to budgets
• Commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to the Company
• Experience of successfully embedding change in an organisation
• Excellent IT skills – proficient in suite of Microsoft programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• General ability to use use Asta programme software

Additional Information

BENEFITS:

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Loyalty scheme – 1 additional day annual leave after 3 years’ service, with an additional day every year after up to a maximum of 5 extra days

Pension scheme – We match up to 6%

Life insurance cover

4:00pm finish on Fridays

Dress down Fridays

Annual Christmas & summer parties

Monthly team breakfast mornings

Regular team building activities

Cycle to work scheme

Being a part of the Glencar family has many benefits to you; not only will you be joining a fun, vibrant and friendly team, there will be many opportunities for your personal and professional development. We are a rapidly growing and successful business and our priority is to invest in our employees.