Construction Manager – Multi-Site Housebuilding (Bonus)

Persimmon plc; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Mileage paid

Car allowance or company car

Life cover

Contributory pension

Employee benefits platform

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Persimmon Homes is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Construction Team. You will report to the Operations Director and oversee week-to-week site management across several developments, ensuring the build programme aligns with our standards, budgets, and timelines.

The role requires robust site leadership, subcontractor management, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and collaboration with Sales and Customer Care to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Experience within the housebuilding construction industry.
• Understanding of NHBC or LABC/Premier standards.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Current CSCS Card is required.
• SMSTS qualification is preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• NVQ Level 7 in Construction Site Supervision is desirable; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage a number of construction projects ensuring they are completed on time and to specification, while complying with company and construction build and quality standards.
• Manage, report and cost control the logistics and resources associated with developments, working to regulatory and quality standards and implementing cost saving solutions, to ensure compliance and budgetary targets are met.
• Conduct routine visual inspections and ensure site operations are monitored, recorded and in compliance with Group construction standards and the Persimmon Way.
• Manage the workforce effectively, conducting HR processes including resourcing, performance management, coaching and training to ensure sites are adequately resourced and employees achieve their full potential.
• Appoint and retain subcontractors, including sourcing and negotiation of contracts, to ensure resources are available to achieve build and quality targets.
• Ensure subcontractors deliver performance against Group guidelines, to ensure costs are controlled and projects complete on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget.
• Work cohesively with other departments across the Operating Company such as Sales and Customer Care to ensure achievement of targets.
• Delivery of the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy while ensuring compliance throughout the team to ensure health and safety standards are met.

Skills

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Driving Licence

NHBC/LABC/Premier standards

Education

NVQ Level 7 in Construction Site Supervision

Job description

Persimmon Homes is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Construction Team. You will report to the Operations Director and oversee week-to-week site management across several developments, ensuring the build programme aligns with our standards, budgets, and timelines.

The role requires robust site leadership, subcontractor management, and a proactive approach to safety, quality, and collaboration with Sales and Customer Care to meet targets.