DV Cleared Construction Manager

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FM and construction sector is seeking a DV Cleared Construction Manager to oversee multi-million-pound projects at RAF High Wycombe. Candidates must have strong leadership skills, relevant certifications, and at least five years of experience managing commercial refurbishments and new builds within secure environments.

Benefits

Choice of company car or car allowance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long-term, secure employment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with a Tier 1 contractor.
• Experience on MOD or secure/government-regulated sites.
• Active DV clearance or lapsed DV clearance (within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Manage site-level delivery of refurbishment and new build projects.
• Conduct health, safety, and quality inspections.
• Act as the focal point between the supply chain, client, and project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Asbestos Awareness Certification

Job description

Job Title: DV Cleared Construction Manager
Location: RAF High Wycombe
Salary: £71,000 – £75,000 + Car or Car Allowance
Job Type: Permanent
Holiday: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays

We are recruiting for an experienced DV Cleared Construction Manager to lead commercial refurbishment and new build projects on a secure Defence site.

This role is based at RAF High Wycombe and will involve overseeing a range of multi-million-pound construction projects within a highly regulated MOD environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for health and safety on site, subcontractor performance, scheduling, issue resolution, and day-to-day liaison with stakeholders and project teams.

Security Clearance Requirement:
This role requires Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance, or DV clearance that has expired within the past 6 months. You must be a sole UK national and willing to undergo further security clearance as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage site-level delivery of refurbishment and new build projects

• Supervise subcontractors and construction workers across multiple sites

• Oversee project scheduling and ensure work is completed on time and to specification

• Conduct health, safety, and quality inspections

• Deliver toolbox talks and site inductions

• Manage close calls, incident reporting, and HSE performance metrics

• Act as the focal point between the supply chain, client, and project management teams

• Maintain documentation, drawings, and compliance records

Requirements:

• Active DV clearance or lapsed DV clearance (within 6 months)

• Sole UK nationality

• At least 5 years’ experience with a Tier 1 contractor

• Proven background in managing commercial refurbishments and new build projects

• Previous experience on MOD or secure/government-regulated sites

• SMSTS, CSCS card, and valid First Aid certification

• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely qualification

• Asbestos awareness, Legionella awareness, and Temporary Works (CITB) certification

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: £71,000 – £75,000

• Choice of company car or car allowance

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Long-term, secure employment within a high-profile Defence contract

• Opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects in a sensitive environment

This is a key role within a nationally significant FM and construction programme. Only candidates who meet DV clearance requirements will be considered.

Apply now to take the lead on vital Defence sector projects in a secure and rewarding environment.