Construction Manager in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency seeks a Construction Manager to oversee construction projects near Birmingham. The role requires a degree, project management experience, and a strong leadership background. You will oversee project deliverables, manage resources, and ensure adherence to safety standards. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid work opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Sick pay

Company car

Hybrid working opportunities

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in a UK consultancy setting.
• Proven record of leading a diverse team.
• Knowledge of various construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful completion of construction projects.
• Manage resources and budgets effectively.
• Provide mentorship to construction team members.

Skills

Managing construction-based projects

Leading high-performing teams

Liaising with clients and stakeholders

Interpreting construction designs

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

Job Title: Construction Manager

Ref. No.: CJD(phone number removed)D

Location: Based near Birmingham

Salary: Circa £80,000

This is a wonderful opportunity to join my client, an innovative, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for lending their expertise to a diverse range of projects across the civil/structural engineering, geotechnical, and telecommunications engineering landscapes. They are searching for a capable, experienced Construction Manager to oversee an array of construction and build projects, who is willing to lead an expanding team of experts in the field.

The successful candidate will be required to frequently work from the Head Office, based just outside the lively, diverse city of Birmingham.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Sick pay
• Company car
• Possibility opportunities for hybrid working
• Progression opportunities
• Access to a range of high-profile projects across the region

Responsibilities

• Accepting handover of works, and overseeing the successful completion of the project
• Undertaking site visits, and documenting these accordingly
• Interpreting designs and drawings by other colleagues, and formulating construction programmes from start to finish
• Liaising with and managing clients and other stakeholders at various points during the projects being undertaken
• Overseeing the allocation of resource, budgets, and other necessary aspects of project delivery
• Supervising a highly-talented and diverse team of individuals, ensuring they carry out work to the highest of standards
• Providing adequate mentorship and training to colleagues within the Construction/Built Team
• Facilitating Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for colleagues within the team
• Managing resource and materials allocation and procurement
• Enforcing all relevant health and safety standards and protocols

Required skills and experience

• A Degree (or equivalent qualification/experience) in a relevant discipline
• Experience of managing construction-based projects, in a UK consultancy setting
• Extensive experience of leading/managing a high-performing team of colleagues
• Demonstrable experience of liaising with/managing a diverse range of clients and other stakeholders, throughout the successful delivery of projects
• Experience of interpreting construction and build works designs and drawings
• Proven experience of working with piling
• Demonstrable experience of procuring resources, with a view to successfully delivering projects within the sector
• Excellent working knowledge of a range of different construction techniques, including structures and materials
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to travel to the head office (based on the outskirts of Birmingham) approximately two to three times each month
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Good local knowledge

If you are interested in the role of Construction Manager, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.

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