Construction Manager - SC Cleared

Progressive Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking a Construction Manager for a £12M project in the Bristol area. You will lead end-to-end delivery, oversee structural steelworks, and coordinate with MEP designers and civil/structural engineers to ensure safe, compliant and on-schedule execution.

You will manage sub-contract packages, chair progress meetings, and maintain rigorous QA and health and safety standards on site.

Qualifications

• Must have SC clearance.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-pound commercial/industrial construction projects.
• Strong background in structural works (steel frames and mezzanine floors) with understanding of MEP systems.
• Degree/HNC in Construction Management or Civil Engineering; valid CSCS Black Card.
• SMSTS certification; Chartered CIOB or CABE desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a £12M construction project, ensuring safety, specification, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee structural mezzanine floor steelworks fabrication and erection.
• Monitor progress against construction programme; mitigate delays.
• Procure and manage specialist sub-contract packages (steel erectors, cladding, internal fit-out).
• Chair subcontractor progress meetings; drive productivity and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with site logistics, method statements, and health & safety standards.
• Serve as on-site conduit between main contractor, MEP designers, and structural engineers.
• Lead design coordination workshops for structural, architectural, and MEP integration.
• Review technical queries (RFIs) to keep site operations on track.
• Enforce quality assurance and ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Champion CDM regulations and maintain site records, inductions, and permits.

Skills

Site management

Project coordination

Budget & schedule control

Health & safety leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree / HNC in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

SMSTS certification

CSCS Black Card

Chartered CIOB or CABE (desirable)

Job description

We're working alongside a facilities management company to help them find a Construction Manager for their £12 million project in the Bristol area.

You would be overseeing all building works and heavy structural steel integration as well as direct specialist sub-contract packages while leading technical coordinaton with MEP designers and Civil & Structural Engineers to ensure safe, compliant, and on-schedule delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the £12M construction project, ensuring all building works are completed safely, to specification, and within the agreed budget and timeline.
• Oversee critical structural elements, with a heavy emphasis on the successful fabrication and erection of structural mezzanine floor steelworks.
• Continuously monitor project progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays early and implementing mitigating actions.
• Procure, onboard, and manage specialist sub-contract packages (including steel erectors, cladding, and internal fit-out teams).
• Chair regular subcontractor progress meetings to drive productivity, resolve site conflicts, and maintain strict quality control.
• Ensure all subcontractors adhere to site logistics, method statements, and strict health & safety standards.
• Serve as the primary on-site conduit between the main contractor, MEP designers, and Civil & Structural Engineers.
• Lead regular design coordination workshops to ensure seamless structural, architectural, and MEP integration (managing structural loads, service voids, and plant space requirements).
• Manage the flow of technical information, reviewing and resolving technical queries (RFIs) to keep site operations running smoothly.
• Enforce rigorous quality assurance processes, ensuring all building works meet UK Building Regulations and industry standards.
• Champion health and safety on site, ensuring full compliance with CDM (Construction, Design and Management) regulations.
• Ensure all site records, inductions, and permits are accurately maintained.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• MUST HAVE SC CLEARANCE
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-pound commercial/industrial construction projects as a Senior Site Manager, Project Manager, or Construction Manager.
• Strong background in structural works (particularly steel frames and mezzanine floors) alongside a solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Degree, HNC, or equivalent in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Building Services.
• Valid CSCS Black Card
• SMSTS certification
• Desired - Chartered Membership with the CIOB or CABE