Construction Programme Manager

BCA UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Construction Programme Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects. The role requires strong project management skills, including planning and resource allocation, to ensure successful project execution. Candidates should have a degree in a construction-related field and over 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus benefits and requires occasional travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience managing construction projects from initiation to delivery.
• Strong understanding of building contracts, design, and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Construction and Site Infrastructure projects.
• Conduct cost-benefit and risk analysis for projects.
• Prepare tender documents and control budgets.
• Coordinate and negotiate contracts with stakeholders.
• Track all project costs ensuring completion within budget.

Skills

Construction/property related degree or equivalent experience

Relevant professional qualification in discipline covering building and construction

Minimum of 3 years' experience in managing a portfolio of development projects

Significant experience of the development process including building contracts

Experience of contract management and change control

Job description

Construction Programme Manager – BCA UK

We are looking for a Programme Manager to manage a portfolio of Construction and Site Infrastructure projects, including project planning and design, setting a clear project goal and objective, establishing activities and detail budget, preparing project schedule; project implementation; project control; project closing and handover.

Base pay range

Hybrid role, travelling to sites as required and home working where possible

Up to £60,000 + car allowance + bonus + benefits

Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Planning of construction project and preparing a schedule in conjunction with the Line Manager.
• Defining the projects goals, objectives, risks, assumptions, staffing, roles and responsibilities, work breakdown structure.
• Conducting cost-benefit analysis, risk analysis, and also determining project feasibility.
• Management of project activities throughout lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
• Preparation of tender documents, control budgets, estimates, progress and monthly reports.
• Coordination, direction and negotiation of contracts including a scope of work review.
• Familiarising the project team with the terms of the project contract and proposal.
• Tracking of all project costs to ensure completion within budget;
• Close monitoring of the efforts and billing of third‑party workers, such as consultants, contractors, etc.
• Identifying and resolving conflicts and creating contingency plans to mitigate risk.
• Reviewing and commenting on layouts and drawings along with consultants; managing contractor site meetings.
• Processing drawings and specifications ensuring the building is built in accordance with these documents.
• Processing changes received from the Professional Team or End User.
• Verifying the accuracy of change orders and ensuring change orders are approved.
• Meeting with owners, professional team and all stakeholders in a professional manner to solicit feedback, input and expectations and have the ability to communicate effectively both the concerns and best interests of the company.
• Coordinating, managing and communicating with all stakeholders and effectively dealing with problems or challenges.
• Overseeing total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.

Key Skills

• Construction/property related degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant professional qualification in discipline covering building and construction.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in managing a portfolio of development projects from initiation to delivery.
• Significant experience of the development process including building contracts, design and technical standards.
• Experience of contract management, project management and change control.

EEO Statement

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.

Employment Details

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