Senior Construction Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking an accomplished Senior Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery of fast-paced commercial fit-out projects in London, with office schemes up to 20 million. This key site leadership role requires hands-on programming, managing ground teams, and coordinating subcontractors to keep work on programme, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will champion health and safety, work closely with design and commercial teams, and drive delivery from

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for on-site delivery of traditional fit-out projects (CAT A & CAT B) up to £20M from pre-construction through to handover.
• Lead all construction activities on site to ensure on-programme delivery and adherence to quality expectations.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, site teams, and logistics to maintain smooth project delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and champion best practices across site operations.
• Collaborate with design and commercial teams to resolve issues, manage changes, and keep delivery on track.
• Oversee short-term programming, sequencing, and daily site operations to drive productivity and performance.

Job description

We're looking for an accomplished, delivery focused Senior Construction Manager to lead the successful execution of fast paced commercial fit-out projects focusing on offices with values up to 20 million.

This is a key site leadership role for someone who thrives on driving programmes, managing teams on the ground, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the on-site delivery of traditional fit-out projects (CAT A & CAT B) up to 20 million, from pre-construction through to handover.
• Lead all construction activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered on programme and in line with quality expectations.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, site teams, and logistics to maintain smooth project delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations and champion best practice across site operations.
• Work closely with design and commercial teams to resolve issues, manage changes, and keep delivery on track.
• Oversee short-term programming, sequencing, and daily site operations to drive productivity and performance.