Security-Cleared Construction Manager – Office Fit-Out Lead

OCS; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of a mezzanine office within an existing warehouse on a secure Bristol site.

You will manage day-to-day construction activities, coordinating architectural fit-out, M&E, IT, AV and security installations, ensuring works are completed on time, safely and to specification, in collaboration with the Project Manager and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction and commercial fit-out projects as a Construction Manager or Site Manager.
• Experience coordinating architectural works and M&E installations across multiple subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience delivering works within existing buildings and managing interfaces with ongoing site activities.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety requirements and CDM Regulations.
• Experience managing programmes, quality inspections, snagging and handover.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant construction qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• SMSTS, an appropriate CSCS card and a current First Aid at Work qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage site delivery from mobilisation through to testing, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials and equipment, ensuring works follow the agreed programme.
• Oversee architectural fit-out, including partitions, suspended ceilings, raised access floors, other flooring, windows, doors, ironmongery, finishes and joinery.
• Coordinate HVAC, controls and BMS installations, alongside hot and cold water services and foul drainage.
• Coordinate electrical power distribution, lighting, emergency lighting, fire alarms, containment, earthing and bonding.
• Manage interfaces with structured cabling, comms room fit-out, cable management and AV installations.
• Coordinate access control, CCTV, intruder detection and associated security infrastructure.
• Review drawings and specifications, identify clashes and resolve site queries with the project and design teams.
• Review risk assessments and method statements, coordinate permits to work and monitor compliance with site safety requirements.
• Inspect workmanship, maintain quality records and manage snagging.
• Monitor progress, report risks and delays, and agree corrective actions.
• Record changes and support the Project Manager with variations, cost control and progress reporting.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities, ensuring completion records, as-built information and handover documentation are provided.
• Ensure all personnel follow site security procedures and access requirements.

Skills

Construction management

Coordinating architectural works

M&E installations

Health and safety/CDM

Programme management

Quality inspections

Snagging and handover

Organisation and communication

CSCS/SSSTS awareness

First Aid at Work

Education

Relevant construction qualification or equivalent practical experience

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of a mezzanine office within an existing warehouse on a secure Bristol site.

You will manage day-to-day construction activities, coordinating architectural fit-out, M&E, IT, AV and security installations, ensuring works are completed on time, safely and to specification, in collaboration with the Project Manager and subcontractors.