Construction Manager

One Way; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected construction firm in Reading is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multiple live projects. This full-time role involves managing direct labour, subcontractors, and ensuring project compliance with budget and timeline. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in the construction industry, strong communication skills, and relevant training certifications. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a collaborative and ambitious team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the construction industry.
• Strong commercial understanding.
• SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid Trained.
• Clean DBS.
• Strong communication, management and leadership skills.
• Organised and strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project paperwork.
• Oversee management of direct labour and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure all works are carried out to programme and budget.
• Chair site meetings.
• Coordinate with clients.
• Create short-term programming.
• Promote and enforce Health and Safety.
• Report to Director.

Skills

Experience in the construction industry

Strong communication skills

Management and leadership skills

Strong commercial understanding

Organised and strong time management skills

Education

SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid Trained

Clean DBS

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Construction Manager to join a privately owned, well established main contractor based in Reading, working on a full time, permanent basis. In this role you will be responsible for managing 4-5 live projects at any one time, within 15 miles of Reading, working from our client’s office. Typical projects will include extensions, refurbishments and new build projects up to the value of circa £5M. Our client takes immense pride in ensuring their employers feel valued and part of the family, and this is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with an ambitious and successful team.

Responsibilities

• Project paperwork.
• Management of direct labour and subcontractors on site.
• Ensuring all works are carried out to programme and budget.
• Chairing site meetings.
• Client liaison.
• Short term programming.
• Promoting and enforcing Health and Safety.
• Reporting to Director.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in the construction industry.
• Strong commercial understanding.
• SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid Trained.
• Clean DBS.
• Strong communication, management and leadership skills.
• Organised and strong time management skills.

How to apply

If you are interested in the Construction Manager role, please click the apply button now or contact Alex at One Way for more information on 07442070998. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.