About Wade
Wade Construction Management Consultants is transforming the way pharma and life sciences construction projects are delivered. Built on transparency, collaboration, and technical excellence, we work as true partners to our clients, improving safety, reducing risk, and accelerating the delivery of critical facilities. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking an experienced Construction Manager who shares our commitment to doing things the right way, bringing people, ideas and expertise together to create better outcomes, faster.
Wade Construction Management Consultants are committed to our people and back our team to thrive, at work and in life, because we know that when our people grow, so does our impact. If you’re wanting to lead with integrity and deliver projects that genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview of Role
A Construction Manager plays a central role in planning, coordinating, budgeting, and supervising construction projects from inception to completion, and will need to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in adherence with the specified quality and safety standards. Promotion of core business values is a constant factor in how individuals are expected to conduct themselves in every aspect of daily business execution.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Initiation
* Define and manage project scope, goals, deliverables, and timeline
* Develop project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies
* Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to finalise design and specifications
* Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow forecasts
* Obtain necessary permits and approvals from authorities
Procurement and Contract Management
* Ensure contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are prequalified and approved before selection
* Prepare and manage contracts
* Ensure materials and equipment are ordered and delivered on time
* Evaluate vendor and contractor performance
Project Execution
* Manage and direct construction delivery teams
* Ensure adherence to designs, specifications, and safety standards
* Coordinate between architects, engineers, contractors, and clients
* Ensure prompt and complaint resolution to issues that arise during construction
* Define project governance frameworks and meeting schedules
Cost and time management
* Monitor project progress against schedules and budgets
* Implement cost control measures to prevent overruns
* Approve invoices, variations, and change orders
* Prepare and present progress reports to key stakeholders
Quality and safety management
* Ensure compliance with specified quality standards
* Ensure EHS standards are promoted and enforced on projects to continually seek compliance whilst striving for best in practice
* Ensure frameworks are established for monitoring EHS performance through safety schedules and execution teams continually monitor compliance
Communication and stakeholder management
* Ensure project specific communication lines are defined between clients, consultants, and contractors
* Manage stakeholder expectations and lead conflict resolution
* Report on milestones, risk management
Project Closeout
* Ensure operational teams manage final inspections and ensure punch list items are completed
* Oversee handover of completed project to the client
* Ensure documentation, warranties, and as-built drawings are submitted
* Conduct post-project evaluation and lessons learned
About You
Essential
* Degree in a construction-related subject (e.g., Construction Management, Civil Engineering)
* Full UK driving licence
* PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification
* APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
* Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate)
* CSCS Card / Site Safety Certification
* Proven construction project management experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences facilities
* Experience working in GMP-compliant environments
* Strong knowledge of construction legislation, methods, and materials
* Proven ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple projects, resources, and deadlines effectively
* Strong leadership and team management abilities
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging all stakeholder levels
* Proficiency in IT and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, Excel)
Desirable
* Member of the CIOB or other relevant professional body
* PMP (Project Management Professional) or Chartered/qualified with APM / ChPP
* Masters (MSc) in Construction Project Management or MBA
* Experience managing multi-site or large-scale projects in regulated environments
* Experience with NEC3, NEC4, JCT, or bespoke contracts
* Knowledge of Agile or digital project delivery methods
* Advanced IT skills (BIM, AutoCAD, Excel for financial modelling)
* Strong stakeholder engagement and full lifecycle project management knowledge
* Experience in validation, commissioning, or regulatory compliance projects
Our Offer
* Salary £60,000-£65,000
* £6,000 car allowance per annum
* Company Pension Scheme
* Role based in the Oxford region
Industry
* Construction
Employment Type
* Full-time