Relocation | Senior Construction Manager

LOBA GROUP; Slough; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LOBA GROUP in the Cayman Islands is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to lead luxury residential and commercial projects on Grand Cayman. Based permanently there, you will drive safety, quality, schedule and budget while delivering top-tier client service throughout the project lifecycle.

This role requires relocation from the UK, a strong background in large-scale construction, and proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience delivering complex construction projects.
• Proven experience leading multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong residential and commercial construction experience.
• Excellent knowledge of planning, procurement, cost control and contract administration.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware, technically capable and calm under pressure.
• Experience using Procore, Microsoft Project or similar construction software.
• PMP, LEED, Chartered status or an equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple construction projects from preconstruction through to completion and handover
• Manage project performance across health and safety, quality, cost and programme
• Oversee construction planning, procurement and contract administration
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and regulatory authorities
• Lead and develop Construction Managers, Site Foremen and wider project teams
• Monitor budgets, programmes, variations and commercial performance
• Provide clear project reporting to senior leadership
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement across construction operations
• Ensure an exceptional standard of client service throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project planning

Health & safety

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Title: Senior Construction Manager

Location: Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Salary: $97,000 to $128,000 per year, tax free

Employment: Permanent, full time

Relocation: Permanent relocation from the UK required

The Opportunity

We are working with an established residential and commercial contractor in the Cayman Islands seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager.

Based permanently in Grand Cayman, you will provide strategic leadership across multiple luxury residential and commercial developments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This opportunity is open to experienced construction professionals currently living in the UK who are serious about relocating to the Cayman Islands.

• Lead multiple construction projects from preconstruction through to completion and handover
• Manage project performance across health and safety, quality, cost and programme
• Oversee construction planning, procurement and contract administration
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and regulatory authorities
• Lead and develop Construction Managers, Site Foremen and wider project teams
• Monitor budgets, programmes, variations and commercial performance
• Provide clear project reporting to senior leadership
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement across construction operations
• Ensure an exceptional standard of client service throughout the project lifecycle

This is a permanent position requiring relocation from the UK to Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands offer year round sunshine, an established international community and no personal income tax. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career while leading high quality construction projects in one of the Caribbean’s strongest development markets.

Requirements

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience delivering complex construction projects
• Proven experience leading multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong residential and commercial construction experience
• Excellent knowledge of planning, procurement, cost control and contract administration
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware, technically capable and calm under pressure
• Experience using Procore, Microsoft Project or similar construction software
• PMP, LEED, Chartered status or an equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous