Construction Manager

Search; Scotland; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy is working with a well-established specialist engineering and infrastructure contractor in Scotland to hire a Construction Manager. The successful candidate will oversee construction operations, lead site teams and ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget.

You will manage site resources, coordinate Site Managers, engineers and subcontractors across multiple projects, maintain programmes and drive performance while upholding health and safety and

Qualifications

• Experience as Construction Manager or senior site manager in construction or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies and site management practices.
• Experience leading site teams and managing subcontractors on complex projects.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to health and safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of construction across multiple projects, safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and project teams.
• Maintain programmes, monitor progress and implement recovery plans.
• Manage resources, labour, plant and materials to maximise productivity and control costs.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and quality standards.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health and safety

Project scheduling

Communication

Job description

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded specialist engineering and infrastructure contractor to assist them in hiring a Construction Manager for their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business delivering a diverse portfolio of specialist engineering, refurbishment and infrastructure projects across Scotland. The successful candidate will oversee construction operations, providing leadership to site teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and within budget. We are keen to hear from experienced Construction Managers with a background in construction, civil engineering, structural refurbishment or infrastructure who are looking for their next career move.

As the Construction Manager your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the day-to-day delivery of construction activities across multiple projects, ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Managing and coordinating Site Managers, Engineers, subcontractors and wider project teams.
• Ensuring construction programmes are maintained, monitoring progress and implementing recovery plans where necessary.
• Managing site resources, labour, plant and materials to maximise productivity and control costs.
• Maintaining effective relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, quality standards and company procedures across all site operations.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Construction Manager or Senior Site Management position within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• A strong understanding of construction methodologies, project programmes and site management practices.
• Experience leading site teams and managing subcontractors across complex construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to drive performance and resolve problems.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, quality assurance and delivering projects to the highest standards.

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join an established specialist contractor with an exciting portfolio of projects across Scotland.
• A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of your experience.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression within a growing business.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.