Construction Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Strollamus; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction agency is seeking a highly experienced Construction Manager for a significant energy project on the Isle of Skye. The role demands strong leadership and project management capabilities, focusing on budget oversight, health and safety compliance, and communication with stakeholders. Certifications such as CSCS and SMSTS are essential. The position offers a rewarding opportunity in a beautiful and challenging environment, and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects and compliance with building codes.
• Ability to solve problems and negotiate effectively.
• Exceptional leadership skills in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction site operations.
• Develop project timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Monitor project costs and manage budget variations.
• Enforce HSE regulations and conduct site inspections.
• Supervise engineering and trades teams.
• Act as a primary contact for stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Project oversight

Budget management

Health & Safety compliance

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling & planning

Education

Valid CSCS Card (Black Manager card preferred)

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Aconex

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Construction Manager to lead a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of vital infrastructure in a remote and beautiful location. We can pay outside IR35 or CIS.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the construction site, ensuring work aligns with blueprints, specifications, and quality standards.
• Scheduling & Planning: Develop detailed project timelines and ensure milestones are met by coordinating labour, equipment, and material deliveries.
• Budget Management: Monitor project costs, manage variations, and work closely with quantity surveyors to prevent budget overruns.
• Health & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to HSE regulations, conducting regular site inspections and risk assessments to ensure a zero‑harm environment.
• Team Leadership: Supervise site engineers, subcontractors, and tradespeople, providing clear direction and resolving any interpersonal or technical conflicts.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for architects, local authorities, and clients, providing regular progress reports.

Certifications

• Valid CSCS Card (Black Manager card preferred).
• SMSTS.
• First Aid at Work.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, or Aconex) and a solid understanding of building codes and structural requirements.
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to lead diverse teams under pressure.

Additional Information

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.