Construction Manager (Reading)

Jacobs; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Construction Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves supervising site operations, managing multi-disciplined tradesmen, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will be responsible for delivering projects from inception to completion while building strong client relationships. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment that encourages professional development and work-life balance. If you are passionate about construction and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Paid volunteering time

Matched-funding for charitable donations

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification in construction is essential.
• Hands-on experience in construction management is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day operations on site.
• Manage projects in accordance with CDM regulations.
• Develop Safe Systems of Work and RAMS.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Safety Management

Client Relationship Management

Team Coordination

Education

C&G/Degree/HNC/HND or Equivalent

SMSTS 5-day course qualification

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

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We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for talented and enthusiastic Construction Manager who is keen to join our company to complement our existing project delivery team. The Construction Manager is accountable for the supervision, direction and monitoring of day-to-day operation on site, ensuring that all contractors are coordinated and working effectively to the delivery program. The candidate will aid in delivering projects to our key clients and driving the growth of our business in this sector by managing the following tasks:

• Coordinating a workforce of multi-disciplined tradesmen and subcontractors;
• Managing projects in accordance with the CDM regulations 2015;
• Developing Safe Systems of work and RAMS;
• Procuring materials to ensure the continuation of work for the workforce;
• Engaging and developing strong relationships with client managers, our workforce and the construction team;
• Managing and taking hands on ownership of delivery from inception to completion, prioritizing safety, schedule, and cost to deliver benefits to the wider business;
• Ensuring delivery teams adhere to the Client and Company requirements and the Company's policies and processes;
• Reporting progress and issues to Senior Leadership.

• A recognized qualification in construction (C&G/Degree/HNC/HND or Equivalent);
• SMSTS 5-day course qualification;
• NEBOSH qualification is preferred;
• CSCS Black Manager's Card or equivalent;
• Experience in the construction of commercial buildings and offices;
• Hands on Construction Management Experience in accordance with the CDM Regulations 2015;
• Experience in the Nuclear and Defence sector;
• Ability to obtain a minimum level of SC Clearance;
• UK driving license and right to work in the UK.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.