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Job Description
Workplace: Manchester. Coronation Street ITV Studios & Construction Workshop (Westbrook Road) - expectation is full time in the office.
The team
Ready to bring iconic Coronation Street to life? As Construction Manager, you'll lead a dynamic team to transform visionary designs into stunning, high-quality sets that captivate audiences. This thrilling role demands strong leadership, meticulous planning, and a creative eye to enhance storytelling, all while navigating demanding schedules and budgets. You'll oversee everything from studio builds to traditional construction projects, ensuring safety and excellence every step of the way. If you're a proactive leader passionate about construction and the magic of television, this is your chance to shape the world of a beloved show!
The role
As Construction Manager, you'll take the creative vision and bring it to life - literally. Leading our Construction team, you'll transform design concepts into the physical sets that shape storytelling on Coronation Street. You'll manage logistics, resources, safety, and people - ensuring every build is delivered with precision and care.
This is a leadership role; balancing hands-on construction know-how with project planning, team development, and long-term maintenance. From full-scale lot builds to last-minute studio changeovers, no two days are the same.
What you'll do - To read the full Job description, please email ITVTalentNorth@ITV.com with the subject line "Construction Manager, Coronation Street"
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)
* You will have a minimum 2 years experience of working in a construction workshop on a drama based Production with an excellent demonstrable knowledge of the set building process.
* You will have experience of working in the building trade with an excellent understanding of the building process.
* You will have experience of working in a supervisory or managerial role in the construction of sets or building environments with a proven ability to lead a team (please provide evidence of managing people and workflow).
* You will have a range of knowledge of a range of building practices including scaffold rigs and related safety considerations..
* You can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including a proven ability to take a variety of approaches when dealing with issues and problems.
* This role involves driving daily to various sites and locations to collect and deliver equipment therefore a full, manual UK driving licence is essential.
* You are flexible and able to take calls outside of working hours and work occasional extra days/hours, depending on production needs.
* You have knowledge of Health & Safety principles, and how these apply in a workshop and on-set environment (eg risk assessments, safe working practices, COSHH).
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
* You have excellent organisational and time management skills.
* You're confident in communicating with others and can demonstrate good negotiating skills.
* You stay calm and focussed under pressure and during stressful situations.
* You have a flexible and creative approach to problem solving.
* You have a proactive approach to personal development.
* You are able to prioritise and juggle workloads, possessing initiative to adapt to changing priorities.
About Us
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
About the Team
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about applying with a disability.
* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
* Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
* Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
* Annual bonus opportunity
* Competitive pension contribution
* Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
* Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
More about our benefits
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