Overview
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference, together with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.
Role and Location
The role of Construction Manager is to join Bellway's Thames Gateway Division’s Construction team. This role reports to the Head of Construction or Construction Director. Location: Dartford, UK (South East). Region: UK - South East. Type: Full Time. Salary: Competitive. Posted: 19/08/2025. Company: Bellway Homes.
Responsibilities
* Motivate, support and manage Site Managers by providing training, coaching and support as required to improve performance.
* Plan and programme work methods and build sequence on sites of responsibility.
* Regularly visit sites and attend weekly sub-contract meetings with Site Managers and Housing Association representatives to ensure that all necessary resources and information are made available to achieve programme dates or any target dates that may be set from time to time.
* Inspect quality of work during the construction process and give advice and support to Site Managers as required.
* Inspect record books on site relating to health and safety, NHBC, Customer Plot Files, Building Control records, plant and machinery records and scaffold records.
* Ensure that costs are controlled efficiently and that all resources are being used effectively.
* Keep up to date with customer care issues on sites to enable discussion with a view getting any issues resolved in a timely manner.
Experience and Qualifications
* Experience of working as a Senior Site Manager or Construction Manager within a high-volume house builder.
* Experience of health and safety obligations, building legislation and NHBC standards.
Qualifications and Training
* CSCS card
* SMSTS certificate
* Construction Management Level 4+ apprenticeship (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence
Skills and Attributes
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people.
* Ability to liaise with internal and external personnel.
* Ability to plan and programme work methods and build sequence for sites.
* Cost control and budget awareness.
* Good administration skills.
* Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to work on own initiative, with excellent attention to detail.
* Proficient IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Committed to diversity and inclusion.
Working & Benefits
* Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked.
* Daily travel to development sites and Divisional Head Office.
* Competitive salary.
* Competitive car allowance.
* Optional salary sacrifice car scheme.
* Competitive annual bonus.
* Pension scheme.
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Access to discounts and benefits portal; ShareSave Scheme; Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Life assurance; Holiday Purchase Scheme; Earn and Learn opportunities.
How to apply
Apply via the link https://candidate.bellwaycareers.co.uk/287249CON
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.
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