Senior Construction Manager

Mace; Norwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace Construct Limited in Norwich is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead delivery across large work packages on the Lasdun Wall project. You will work within the Senior Construction Delivery Team, guiding safety, quality, programme and budget, sequencing and planning with the Delivery Team to ensure successful delivery.

You will own safety, wellbeing and quality for specific sections, coordinate with Trade/Sub Contractors and Client/Design CMT, and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of construction methods across structural, façade and fit-out works.
• Experience managing packages/areas of work from start to finish onsite.
• Proven site management experience with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Wellbeing standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and effective communication.
• Ability to coordinate with client and design teams and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Senior Construction Delivery Team, guiding safety, quality, programme and budget.
• Make operational sequencing decisions whilst developing short/medium/long-term plans for delivery.
• Own safety, wellbeing and quality deliverables for specific sections of the Project.
• Coordinate with Trade/Sub Contractors and maintain relationships with Client and Design CMT.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure implementation of Mace onsite standards.

Skills

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Senior Construction Manager - Norwich

About Us

At Mace Construct, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are innovators, trusted partners, construction experts. Founded on a belief that the built environment sector could be more efficient, innovative and responsible. We’ve built a reputation and track record for delivering projects better than ever before: safer, faster and greener. Transforming industries, supporting communities and leaving legacies.

The Project

Following official planning permission being granted, works to prepare the iconic Lasdun Wall redevelopment have begun. Phase One of the Lasdun Wall refurbishment will provide two floors of modern teaching space and four floors of laboratory space and teaching and learning facilities. The refurbishment will help the university deliver their ambition to be a net zero campus by 2045 or earlier.

The role

You will be responsible for the delivery of large, multiple delivery specific areas or work packages on our Lasdun Wall project, to agreed safety standards, quality, programme and budget. You will make oprational decisions on sequencing methodology whilst responsible for working with the Delivery Team to develop details and accurate short / mid / long term plans for successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Senior Construction Delivery Team, taking direction from Construction Lead and Project senior leadership team (SLT), providing guidance to wider team.
• Promotes and drives the businesses priorities through Construction to Production, Digital & Data and responsible business.
• Understands and formulates short-term plans to deliver to Programme, able to communicate with and coordinate Trade/Sub Contractors.
• Owns Safety, Wellbeing and Quality deliverables for specific sections of the Project.
• Contributes to establishing and maintaining Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture onsite.
• Supports Managers in leading focused forecast Look ahead meetings, providing authority and guidance where required.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with Client and Design CMT, knowing QA process to final sign-off.
• Provides comprehensive technical expertise and understanding of Mace onsite Standards for each part of the Project, where to find them, and responsible for implementation.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement and plans, identifies key business improvements.
• Develops and maintain a series of both internal and external relationships.

You’ll need to have

• Detailed knowledge of all construction methodology and processes, with particular focus on relevant Structural/Facade/Fit Out disciplines.
• Detailed knowledge of Method Statement processes, and relevant digital platforms
• Proven experience in managing packages / areas of work
• Industry Competencies - Industry experience and/or qualifications
• Experience of managing an area/package from Start to Finish onsite.
• Able to evidence previous roles and responsibilities and successful site management
• Knowledge of Health, Safety & Wellbeing standards.
• Professional Competencies - Personal effectiveness e.g. stakeholder management, effective communicator
• Demands high standards, no short cuts in approach to meeting Mace/Contract standards.
• Good communication skills.
• Keeps up to date with Construction Innovation and how new working practices could be introduced
• Seeks opportunities for implementing improved working practices.
• Knows when to escape/ask for help, whilst being able to perform under pressure.
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses, seeks learning and support where appropriate
• Managerial CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

Our Values Shape The Way We Construct, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety first -Going home safe and well
• Client focus -Deliver on our promise
• Integrity -Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity -For our people to excel

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

Primary Location

GB-GB-Norwich

Organization

Mace Construct Limited

Schedule

Regular

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posting

25-Aug-2026, 10:19:47 AM