Senior Construction Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder is looking for a Senior Construction Manager in Barnsley. The role involves overseeing large residential developments, ensuring high construction standards, and managing multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction management, with a strong focus on sustainability and teamwork. The position offers a salary of £60,000 - £80,000, car allowance, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Westfield Healthcare

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large scale residential developments.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large scale residential developments from concept to completion.
• Manage site managers, engineers, subcontractors, and trades.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and standards.
• Control project budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Communicate regularly with clients and stakeholders on project progress.

Skills

Construction management experience

Project planning and scheduling

Communication and coordination skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented focus

Job description

An innovative Sheffield-based housebuilder is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to strengthen its development delivery team. This is a standout opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to take a leading role in delivering architecturally distinctive, sustainability-focused Housing developments across the Yorkshire regions.

The successful Senior Construction manager will join a multiple award-winning developer known for creating homes that are sustainable by design and unique to the marketplace. Their developments incorporate the latest in green technology to ensure they are producing energy efficient homes with the installation of Air source heat pumps, Solar PV and EV charging to ensure they are providing the most efficient homes in the area, With a commitment to building thoughtfully planned communities that prioritise innovation and quality materials, this company continues to raise the bar in sustainable residential construction.

As a Senior Construction Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing large scale residential developments from concept to completion, liaising and managing various professionals throughout the design and build stages, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, to a high standard meeting with all regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full life cycle of housing developments, working from pre construction planning through to the final handover.
• Lead site managers, engineers, subcontractors and trades throughout various projects
• Maintain a high standard of construction quality complying with all building regulations and NHBC standards
• Work closely with Architects, planners, surveyors and local authority to align design management, planning permissions and site inspections
• Ensure works adhere to all UK health and safety and UK Building regulations promoting a strong safety culture within the business
• Contral budgets to ensure costs are monitored throughout projects, monitor expenditures and implement cost control as required
• Maintain regular communication with clients, stakeholders, and project owners to provide updates on project progress, address concerns, and ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Experience working within construction management with proven experience managing large scale residential developments
• Strong understanding of the construction methods, building materials, project planning and scheduling, cost estimation, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to identify problems, assess options, and implement effective solutions that drive project success.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
• A proactive and detail-focused individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality, sustainable developments.

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000 - £80,000 per annum - Dependent on experience
• Car allowance
• Westfield Healthcare
• Mileage allowance

If you're a Senior Construction manager with experience working across residential developments wanting to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking, sustainability-led housebuilder, this could be the ideal opportunity.

Reach out to Jimmy Penrose at Conrad Consulting or click to apply