Senior Construction Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Balanced Score Card Bonus with Out

Health Cover (probation)

Death in Service Benefit

Statutory Pension

Professional qualifications Sponsoring

EV Car Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

5 Hour Working Week

Travel Expenses Covered

Charity Contribution Scheme

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead site delivery on high‑security defence projects across London and the Home Counties.

You will oversee planning, scheduling and execution, ensuring on‑time delivery within scope and budget while maintaining rigorous safety, risk and quality controls. A strong leadership background and experience with secure environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership and on-site delivery experience in defence/secure environments.
• Strong safety and quality focus with project controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director to plan, schedule and oversee all phases of construction projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to budget.
• Manage risk, quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead site teams including subcontractors and direct labour.
• Enforce site safety, security and environmental standards.
• Maintain daily site logs and progress reports.
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers and local authorities.
• Ensure permits, licences and security protocols are adhered to.
• Communicate with secure facility management and security personnel.
• Manage budgets, cost estimates and procurement plans with the procurement team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety

Project management

Risk management

Budget control

Team leading

Client liaison

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

SharePoint

Business systems

Job description

Salary: GBP60000 - GBP75000 per annum + Car, Healthcare, Christmas Shutdown

This is a chance to lead site delivery on the kind of projects most Construction Managers never get near. Defence facilities, government estates and other secure environments across London and the Home Counties, delivered by a growing main contractor that has built its reputation on complex, high-compliance work.

Established in 2018, the business has grown to around 30 permanent staff and works on schemes typically between £4 million and £10 million. Projects cover secure fit-outs, refurbishments and bespoke builds, all delivered to standards that would floor most contractors. This is technical, trust-driven construction with a genuine sense of purpose behind it.

Reporting directly to the Project Director, the Senior Construction Manager takes the lead on site delivery, backed by a strong central team and given the autonomy to run projects properly. If you have led sites in secure or defence environments and want to work somewhere the work actually matters, this is worth a look.

Senior Construction Manager Salary & Benefits

• 10% Balanced Score Card Bonus with Out-Performance Kicker
• WPA Health Cover (following probation)
• Death in Service Benefit from Day 1
• Statutory Pension
• Sponsorship for Professional Qualifications and Training
• EV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• 5 Hour Working Week (Monday to Friday)
• Travel Expenses Covered
• Charity Contribution Scheme

Senior Construction Manager Job Overview

• Support the Project Manager to plan, schedule and oversee all phases of construction projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to budget
• Manage risk, quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead site teams including subcontractors and direct labour
• Enforce site safety, security protocols and environmental standards
• Maintain daily site logs and progress reports
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers and local authorities
• Ensure all permits, licences and security protocols are adhered to
• Communicate effectively with secure facility management and security personnel
• Manage budgets, cost estimates and procurement plans in consultation with the procurement team
• Order materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance
• Ensure adherence to project scope, health and safety regulations and secure environment protocols
• Maintain accurate records including risk assessments, method statements and handover documentation
• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager, ideally within defence, secure or high-risk environments
• Trades background considered
• Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing and delivery risks
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, health and safety and project management
• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field is desirable
• Proficiency in SharePoint and business systems
• CSCS Black Card or equivalent
• SMSTS Certification
• Eligible for or currently holding UK Security Clearance (SC or DV)
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to commute to sites across London and the Home Counties

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Deliver nationally critical projects in a genuine niche, not another volume main contractor
• A mature, professional culture built on trust, integrity and doing things properly
• 10% Balanced Score Card bonus with an out-performance kicker rewards strong delivery
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications and long-term career development supported
• A business with a strong social conscience, contributing 10% of profits to community and professional development initiatives