Laboratory Construction Lead - Fit-Out & MEP Expert

Walter Lilly; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Automatic enrolment to company pension

Travel expenses

Job summary

Walter Lilly, a premier UK construction specialist, seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major laboratory construction and fit-out project in the South East. You will supervise site operations, coordinate teams and ensure safe, on-time delivery of a highly technical programme.

Laboratory fit-out experience or life sciences background is highly desirable; strong MEP coordination and stakeholder management are essential. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Construction Manager or similar delivery role.
• Laboratory fit-out experience preferred; life sciences or healthcare backgrounds acceptable.
• Strong coordination of building services and commissioning processes.
• Experience managing subcontractors on technically complex projects.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, quality management and health and safety legislation.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction operations across the laboratory construction and fit-out works.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to achieve programme milestones and project objectives.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Monitor programme performance, identifying and mitigating risks, delays and constraints.
• Coordinate building services installations and interfaces within highly serviced environments.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, specialist designers and end users to support successful project delivery.
• Manage site logistics, sequencing and construction planning activities.
• Support project reporting, progress reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to monitor costs, variations and project performance.
• Champion quality throughout the build, commissioning and handover phases.
• Foster a collaborative and solutions-focused culture across the project team.
• Support the wider project leadership team in achieving programme, quality and safety objectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Health & safety awareness

Tools

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Walter Lilly, a premier UK construction specialist, seeks an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of a major laboratory construction and fit-out project in the South East. You will supervise site operations, coordinate teams and ensure safe, on-time delivery of a highly technical programme.

Laboratory fit-out experience or life sciences background is highly desirable; strong MEP coordination and stakeholder management are essential. A full UK driving licence is preferred.