Construction Manager
Location: High Wycombe
Package: up to £75,000 basic + company vehicle or car allowance
Overview: You’ll lead and manage the delivery of multiple construction projects (primarily refurbishments) in a highly secure environment. Your main responsibility is to ensure safe, compliant, and timely site operations across several active works, all based within the same estate.
Security:
Developed Vetting (DV) clearance – active or recently lapsed (within 6 months)
Sole UK citizen (essential for clearance level)
Core Duties:
Act as the senior lead across several adjacent project sites
Drive contractor performance and ensure compliance with agreed scopes and safety standards
Deliver site-level HSE management including inspections, toolbox talks, and reporting
Maintain communication between the client, end-users, and internal project teams
Oversee issue resolution, site reporting, programme tracking, and site documentation
Review technical documents and liaise with design teams on buildability and implementation
Monitor environmental and safety reporting (near misses, incidents, audits etc.) Key Skills & Experience:
5+ years leading construction delivery with a principal or Tier 1 contractor
Commercial or Defence refurbishment experience essential
Familiarity with managing projects in secure or regulated environments
Proven knowledge of CDM and health & safety requirements on live sites
Competence in scheduling, quality control, and client coordination Certification
SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), and valid First Aid certification
Desirable qualifications include:
NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely
Asbestos Awareness / Management
Legionella Awareness / Management
CITB Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor If you are an experienced construction manager with the appropriate security credentials and thrive in a structured, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply