Senior Construction Manager

Harvey Jacob Ltd; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a Freelance Senior Contracts Manager for a major role in the Midlands. The individual will oversee multiple project managers, ensuring effective management of construction roll out programmes. Key responsibilities include attending client and design meetings, producing updates on progress using ASTA, and maintaining strong communication with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be experienced in similar roles and possess the necessary qualifications. The position offers engagement on a day rate basis, with a duration of 18 months starting around February or March 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering construction roll out programmes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing multiple projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Manage 4/5 Project Managers overseeing site managers.
• Attend various project and safety meetings.
• Produce and update the master programme using ASTA.

Skills

Construction management

Communication skills

Project management

ASTA software proficiency

Education

Relevant qualifications/accreditations

Tools

ASTA

Job description

Overview

Freelance Senior Contracts Manager / Operations Manager. We are looking to identify a client facing individual who resides in the Midlands area of the UK who has experience of managing construction roll out programmes.

Our client are looking to engage someone on a freelance basis for an 18 month duration starting circa Feb / March 2026 running until August / Sept 2027 to act as the lead for a large roll out programme.

The individual must have experience overseeing roll outs / churn work, multiple sites, quick programmes, running in a sequence.

Responsibilities

• Reporting into a Construction Director the role will involve management of 4/5 Project Managers, who will in turn manage numerous Site Managers.
• Working closely with the end user client.
• Advising the client on how you intend to approach to work.
• Attending Supplier / Contractor meetings.
• Design meetings.
• Safety meetings.
• Chairing client progress meetings.
• Producing and amending / updating the master programme using ASTA.
• Visiting Project Managers to audit work.

Qualifications / Experience

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience delivering such like programmes of work, possess relevant qualifications/ accreditation's, well versed in the use of ASTA and other software's.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills and happy putting together presentations and delivering to the client / supply chain.
• Location: Will need to be located in central England for ease of attending client meetings and travel to audit projects.
• Engagement: The role will be on a Day Rate, to be discussed on application.

If you fit the above criteria and are available of soon to be available, please apply immediately