Senior Construction Manager Structures · Head Office - McDermott House

Kilnbridge Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kilnbridge Group is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in Greater London, England. In this role, you will oversee daily site operations, ensuring safety and compliance while leading teams to deliver quality work. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 5 or 6, strong communication skills, and experience in construction management. The position emphasizes safety, team collaboration, and commercial awareness, making it essential for the successful candidate to have at least 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a Construction Manager.
• At least 3 years as a Non-Working Front Line Supervisor.
• 5 years in a supervisory construction role.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day site operations and inspections.
• Shape a strong safety culture and conduct site inductions.
• Coordinate deliveries and manage material use.
• Lead and develop supervisory and trade teams.

Skills

Strong English communication skills

Excellent organisation and planning

Collaboration and relationship building

Sound commercial awareness

Health and Safety understanding

Confidence in stopping unsafe work

Education

NVQ Level 5 or Level 6

SMSTS, PASMA, Leading Edge, Manual Handling

Job description

Senior Construction Manager

Kilnbridge

Central South England

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead day to day site operations, ensuring inspections are completed to a high standard and all actions are closed out efficiently.
• Play a key role in shaping a strong safety culture by delivering confident site inductions, toolbox talks, and briefings, while ensuring full PPE compliance and encouraging proactive use of Notify.
• Bring trade teams together to deliver high quality work on time, resolving challenges and driving continuous improvement across the site.
• Carry out regular inspections of installations, plant, equipment, and materials to maintain exceptional safety, compliance, and organisation.
• Take ownership of coordinating deliveries and managing on hire and off hire requirements, supporting efficient material and equipment use and minimising waste.
• Ensure supervisors maintain clear, accurate records and allocation sheets that support strong communication and project reporting.
• Provide technical input to the project programme and contribute to practical solutions when project challenges arise.
• Keep Project Managers updated on progress, workforce capability, and the quality of completed works.
• Maintain a tidy, well-presented site with appropriate welfare facilities and help cultivate a positive, engaged team culture.
• Lead and develop supervisory and trade teams through effective coaching, onboarding, performance reviews, and workforce planning, including holidays, absence, and training needs.
• Make commercially aware decisions and support the wider team in weekly and monthly cost management processes.

What You’ll Need

• NVQ Level 5 or Level 6, plus SMSTS, PASMA, Leading Edge, Manual Handling, Working at Height Awareness and MEWPS for Managers.
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to motivate teams, assess competence and address performance when required.
• Calm, positive and collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships across clients, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation, planning and attention to detail along with sound commercial awareness of material and labour costs.
• Solid understanding of KCSL policies and procedures, safe systems of work and typical construction methods and processes.
• Proven experience including at least three years as a Construction Manager, three years as a Non Working Front Line Supervisor and five years in a supervisory construction role.
• Confidence to stop unsafe work, maintain high safety standards and support the development and mentoring of others.
• Commitment to open communication, team problem solving, recognition of success, accountability and maintaining respectful relationships.
• Alignment with core values of responsibility, integrity, teamwork and excellence.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety responsibilities including hazard identification, incident reporting, safe systems of work and consistent PPE use.
• Willingness to understand all company policies and undertake additional duties appropriate to the role when required.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage applicants who may require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy or marital status.