Senior Construction Manager: Defence & Secure Site Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Health cover

Death in service

Pension

Sponsorship for qualifications

EV Car Scheme

Cycle to work

Employee referral scheme

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Travel expenses covered

Charity contribution scheme

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead site delivery on defence facilities and secure government projects across London and the Home Counties. The role reports to the Project Director with autonomy to run projects and a proven track record in high-compliance environments.

Salary £60,000–£75,000 (DOE) with a £5,000 car allowance, 10% balanced scorecard bonus, health cover, pension and progression sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager in defence or secure environments.
• Solid knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, safety and project management.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with SharePoint and business systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and oversee all phases of construction projects.
• Ensure delivery on time, within scope and on budget.
• Manage risk, quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead site teams including subcontractors and direct labour.
• Maintain safety, security protocols and environmental standards.
• Maintain logs, progress reports and liaise with clients and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Delivery management

Site safety

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

SharePoint

Business systems

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead site delivery on defence facilities and secure government projects across London and the Home Counties. The role reports to the Project Director with autonomy to run projects and a proven track record in high-compliance environments.

Salary £60,000–£75,000 (DOE) with a £5,000 car allowance, 10% balanced scorecard bonus, health cover, pension and progression sponsorship.