Senior Construction Manager in Guildford

Energy Jobline ZR; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 Car Allowance

Bonus 10% Balanced Score Card (out‑of‑

Sponsorship for professional quals

Health cover

Pension

EV Car Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee referrals

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead site delivery on defence facilities and secure environments across London and the Home Counties. You will report to the Project Director, running projects with autonomy and ensuring safety, quality, and budget control.

Ideal candidates have front-line experience in secure or defence settings, a CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and eligibility for UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager in defence, secure or high‑risk environments.
• CSCS Black Card or equivalent and SMSTS certification.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) or already holding it.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management or related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers and local authorities.
• Oversee permits, licences and security protocols are adhered to.
• Manage budgets, cost estimates and procurement plans in consultation with the procurement team.
• Order materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
• Maintain records including risk assessments, method statements and handover documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk & safety management

Education

Construction Management degree

HNC/HND in related field

Tools

SharePoint

Business systems

Job description

Job DescriptionThis 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

• Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 (DOE)
• £5,000 Car Allowance
• 10% Balanced Score Card Bonus with Out-Performance Kicker
• WPA Health Cover (following probation)
• Death in Service Benefit from Day 1
• Statutory Pension
• Financial Advisor Support
• Sponsorship for Professional Qualifications and Training
• EV Car Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• 22 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
• 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

Senior Construction Manager Requirements

• 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