Construction Manager

Accenture PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead retail fit-out projects from inception to completion across the UK. The role involves managing site operations, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of retail refurbishment, new-builds, and store rollouts, with strong emphasis on cost control, quality, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Site Manager within the retail construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of retail fit-out, refurbishment, and store rollout projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and site management practices.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple retail construction projects simultaneously.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, programme, and budget adherence.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal teams.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Review schedules and provide progress updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits.
• Manage client relationships and act as the primary contact.
• Control project costs and contribute to value engineering.
• Support project handover and defect management processes.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Site management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Driving licence

SMSTS certification

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Education

Construction management degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Construction Manager to lead the successful delivery of retail construction projects from inception through to completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site operations, coordinating project teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business working on a diverse portfolio of retail fit-out, refurbishment, and new-build projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of multiple retail construction projects simultaneously.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure projects are completed safely, on programme, and within budget.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Monitor project performance, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Review project schedules and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to maintain construction standards.
• Manage client relationships and act as the key point of contact throughout project delivery.
• Control project costs and contribute to value engineering initiatives.
• Support project handover and defect management processes.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, or Senior Site Manager within the retail construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of retail fit-out, refurbishment, and store rollout projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies and site management practices.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

Desirable

• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering projects for major retail brands.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
• Membership of a professional body such as CIOB.