Construction Manager

Wates Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead multiple MoJ framework projects across Warrington or London, with travel to sites as required. You will deliver refurbishment, maintenance and capital works in secure environments, from inception to completion.

You will oversee Site Managers and Project Managers, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget control, while building strong MoJ relationships and driving continuous improvement. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or Project Manager roles.
• Strong leadership and communication, with multi-project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and leadership across multiple live construction projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to high quality standards.
• Lead and support Site Managers, Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with MoJ stakeholders, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Support commercial performance, forecasting and resource planning across the project portfolio.
• Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Programme management

Team leadership

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS Black Card

Job description

Construction Manager - Ministry of Justice Framework

Location: Warrington or London Office (with travel to project sites as required)

Type: Permanent | Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and provide operational leadership across multiple concurrent projects delivered through our established Ministry of Justice (MoJ) framework.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, maintenance and capital works projects within secure and operational environments, ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight and leadership across multiple live construction projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
• Lead and support Site Managers, Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with MoJ stakeholders, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Support commercial performance, forecasting and resource planning across the project portfolio.
• Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across all sites.

About You

• Proven experience in a Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager or Project Manager position.
• Track record of successfully managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of construction delivery, programme management and project controls.
• Commercially aware with experience working alongside Quantity Surveying and Commercial teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Desirable

• Experience delivering projects within the public sector, particularly MoJ, Defence, Healthcare or Education environments.
• Experience working within secure or operational facilities.
• SMSTS, CSCS Black Card and relevant construction qualifications.

Our Commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]