Lead Construction Manager, Lab & Life Sciences

Walter Lilly; Jealott's Hill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days’ annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment

Travel expenses

Job summary

Walter Lilly is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Manager or Project Manager to lead a flagship laboratory construction and fit-out project in the UK. You will act as deputy to the Project Leader, directing day-to-day operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring delivery to programme, safety, quality and client requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in laboratory, life sciences or other highly serviced facilities, with strong knowledge of MEP and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager, Project Manager or equivalent leadership role on major construction projects.
• Significant experience delivering laboratory construction, laboratory fit-out, life sciences, pharmaceutical, research or other highly technical facilities.
• Strong understanding of building services coordination, commissioning processes and complex technical installations.
• Experience acting in a senior site leadership capacity, managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to build high-performing project teams.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction methodologies, quality management processes and health and safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to a relatively remote project location.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Leader's deputy, supporting the overall management and successful delivery of the project.
• Lead day-to-day construction operations across the laboratory construction and fit-out works.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and direct site teams to achieve programme milestones.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Drive programme performance, identifying and mitigating risks, delays and constraints.
• Coordinate complex building services installations and interfaces within highly serviced laboratory environments.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, specialist designers and end users to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Lead site logistics, sequencing and construction planning activities.
• Support project reporting, progress reviews and client presentations.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to monitor costs, variations and project performance.
• Champion quality throughout the build, commissioning and handover phases.
• Promote a collaborative, solutions-focused culture across the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organisation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Walter Lilly is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Manager or Project Manager to lead a flagship laboratory construction and fit-out project in the UK. You will act as deputy to the Project Leader, directing day-to-day operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring delivery to programme, safety, quality and client requirements.

The role requires extensive experience in laboratory, life sciences or other highly serviced facilities, with strong knowledge of MEP and