Construction Manager

NG Bailey Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NG Bailey is a leading UK engineering and services business delivering complex projects across a range of sectors. We are seeking a proactive construction leader to guide teams, drive best practices, and uphold strict safety, quality and delivery standards.

You will liaise with design, procurement and project management teams to ensure compliant, on-time delivery while managing budgets and programme milestones. A strong track record in complex projects and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualifications or accreditation in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing construction activities on large or complex projects.
• Strong leadership with the ability to manage, motivate and develop teams.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Commercial awareness with budget and programme responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and demonstrate positive health, safety and environmental leadership throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Lead, manage and motivate construction teams through best practice and continuous improvement.
• Ensure safe working practices are maintained and compliant with legislation and procedures.
• Liaise with design, procurement, project management, pre-construction and support teams.
• Ensure quality assurance requirements and project records/documentation are completed.
• Support the development and implementation of construction plans and delivery programmes.
• Act as the key construction interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to successful delivery of project budgets and schedules.
• Investigate non-conformances and promote learning and improvement.
• Promote team performance through coaching, mentoring, training and development.
• Apply engineering and construction expertise to assess risks and find solutions.
• Maintain and update construction management documentation as required.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports for management review.
• Monitor productivity and performance with regular reviews and actions.
• Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery and create client value.

Skills

Health & Safety Leadership

Team Leadership

Stakeholder Liaison

Continuous Improvement

Risk Assessment

Communication

QA Documentation

Education

Construction Management / Engineering qualification

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

• Provide and demonstrate positive health, safety and environmental leadership throughout the construction lifecycle of allocated work areas.
• Lead, manage and motivate construction teams through the implementation of best practice and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safe working practices are maintained, including compliance with relevant legislation, standards and company procedures.
• Liaise with design, procurement, project management, pre-construction and support teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements, including the completion of relevant project records and documentation.
• Support the development and implementation of approved construction plans and delivery programmes.
• Act as the key construction interface with clients and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of project budgets and schedules.
• Investigate non-conformances and support a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Promote team performance through coaching, mentoring, training and development.
• Apply engineering and construction expertise to assess risks, identify solutions and support safe delivery.
• Ensure construction management documentation is maintained and updated as required.
• Produce weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner for management review.
• Monitor productivity and performance, ensuring appropriate reviews are completed and actions implemented.

• Identify and support opportunities to enhance project delivery and create additional value for clients., We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

  Relevant professional qualifications or accreditation in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

• Extensive experience managing construction activities on large or complex projects.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage, motivate and develop teams.
• Experience working collaboratively across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Experience working within highly regulated, complex or technically demanding environments would be advantageous.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project performance, including budget and programme responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

• NG Bailey is one of the UK's leading independent engineering and services businesses, delivering complex projects across a range of sectors., We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

• Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.