Senior Construction Manager

Size Group Limited; East Meon; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical

Income protection

26 days leave

Travel expenses

Job summary

Size Group is seeking a Senior Construction Manager for our Country Houses team to lead high-value luxury residential projects. You will oversee safety, scheduling, quality and budgets while guiding project teams and collaborating with directors, clients and consultants.

You will mentor site leaders and emerging talent, champion best practices, and ensure delivery on programme and to the highest standards across multiple sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering high-value luxury residential projects.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop site teams.
• Proven knowledge of construction methodologies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior operational lead on flagship projects across multiple sites.
• Oversee health and safety, programme management, quality assurance and resource allocation.
• Drive collaboration with directors, consultants and clients to ensure on-time delivery and high standards.
• Mentor construction managers, site managers, graduates and trainees to strengthen operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Health & safety

Education

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction planning software

Job description

Who is Size Group?

Launched in 2009 as a small construction venture between two friends, Size Group brings together the vital elements of property from the construction of luxury buildings through to the maintenance and management of a property portfolio.

We now seek a Senior Construction Manager to join our Country Houses team on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

This is a great opportunity for an energetic Senior Construction Manager to join our forward-thinking and collaborative organisation.

• Auto enrolment to company pension scheme (opt-out option available)
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 26 days annual leave
• Travel expenses for site-based staff

As part of a growing group with ambitious plans, you’ll benefit from strong leadership support, visible career progression, and the chance to help shape the success of our most high-profile projects.

The Culture

At Size Group our values underpin who we are. They form an important benchmark for everyone – collectively and individually. We are:

• Empathetic - People-driven and focused
• Tenacious - Relentless pursuit of the highest standards
• Integrity - Integrity earns trust. Trust builds relationships
• Entrepreneurial - Self-starters that push beyond the obvious

We boast a culture that is focused on training and development, career paths and internal progression. What’s more, we’re committed to our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your lifestyle both in and out of the workplace.

The Role

As a Senior Construction Manager, you will act as the senior operational lead on some of our most prestigious projects, providing strategic oversight, supporting project teams, and ensuring consistent delivery standards across multiple sites where required.

You will oversee all aspects of project delivery, including health and safety, programme management, construction methodology, quality assurance, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, and operational performance.

Working closely with directors, consultants, clients, and site teams, you will provide strategic leadership across multiple project phases, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and to the exceptional standards expected by our clients.

You will drive collaboration across the wider business, champion best practice, and proactively identify opportunities to improve performance, mitigate risk, and maximise project success.

Additionally, you will play a key role in developing our future talent, providing leadership and mentorship to Construction Managers, Site Managers, Graduates, and Trainees whilst helping to strengthen operational excellence across the business.

About You

To be considered as a Senior Construction Manager, you will need to demonstrate:

• Qualifications appropriate to the role
• Extensive experience leading the delivery of high-value luxury residential or bespoke construction projects
• Exceptional knowledge of construction methodologies, sequencing, and project delivery within the luxury property sector
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing site and project teams
• Strong commercial awareness, including understanding project budgets, change management, risk, and contractual obligations
• Extensive knowledge of programme development, management, and recovery planning
• Ability to identify project risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Outstanding leadership skills, providing clear direction whilst fostering a collaborative team environment
• Significant experience managing client, consultant, and stakeholder relationships at a senior level
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the business
• Extensive knowledge of safe systems of work and a demonstrable commitment to health and safety excellence
• The ability to oversee and coordinate multiple workstreams and project teams simultaneously
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• A commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and modern methods of construction
• Strong IT competency, including Microsoft Office and construction planning software
• Experience mentoring and developing Construction Managers, Site Managers, Graduates, and Trainees
• The ability to contribute strategically to business objectives and support future project opportunities
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid qualifications (essential)

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. As such we will only consider applications from those who already possess the right to work in the UK.