Job Description
Construction ManagerLocation: High WycombePackage: up to £75,000 basic + company vehicle or car allowanceOverview: 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:
o NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely
o Asbestos Awareness / Management
o Legionella Awareness / Management
o 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.