Senior Construction Manager | Oxford

The Opportunity Hub UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm is seeking a Lead Construction Manager for a prestigious commercial project in Oxford City Centre from March to October 2024. The role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring quality and safety standards, and leading a dedicated team to meet project milestones while managing commercial constraints.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale construction projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Familiar with regulatory standards and quality control measures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project from mobilisation to completion.
• Coordinate with contractors and clients to meet project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Project Planning

Coordination

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Quality Control

Risk Management

Job description

Lead Construction Manager position for a prestigious commercial development in Oxford's city centre. As the primary on-site authority, you'll oversee all aspects of this time-critical project from mobilisation through to completion.

Location: Oxford City Centre (March - October 2024)

Project Planning and Coordination:

- Monitoring programmes, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and the client team to ensure project requirements are met
- Ensure project delivery within the critical March-October timeline
- Direct day to day site operations and contractor coordination

Commercial Management:

- Working closely with the project quantity surveyor
- Being aware of commercial constraints throughout the project lifecycle, but not letting it compromise quality and safety
- Oversee cost control and value engineering initiatives
- Manage project variations and change orders

Team Leadership and Management:

- Lead and motivate the team including supply chain
- Chair meetings as necessary, ensuring concise minutes are recorded
- Provide clear direction and guidance to team members to ensure project objectives are met
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment conducive to productivity and safety
- Champion the company ethos on best use of tech products available
- Act as the primary point of contact for all site-related matters

Quality Control and Compliance:

- Familiarity with design management principles and tools for coordinating the design process, collaborating with architects and engineers, and ensuring design intent is achieved
- Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure work meets regulatory standards and client expectations
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address any quality issues promptly
- Working with our HSE Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies at all times
- Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
- Maintain compliance with city centre construction regulations

Risk Management:

- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions
- Proactively address any issues that may arise during the construction process
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of project activities and decisions
- Manage site logistics within busy city centre environment

Reporting

- Aid with upstream reports. Leading on certain projects, aiding on others. To be agreed with line manager
- Ensure that the internal team are aware of site progress, issues/requirements
- Provide regular updates on project milestones and key deliverables