About this Role:
Superb opportunity for an ambitious Site / Construction Manager to work on a £350m+ major new build research and development facility near Reading, Berkshire.
Reporting to the Project Director and Senior Construction Manager you will be responsible for managing all site-based construction activities for your section or package of works.
You will have responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of the construction on site including: short-term programming of works, ensuring company health and safety standards are achieved and enforced, review of method statements, risk assessments, site logistics, ensuring correct permits are in place for works, the implementation of inspection and test plans, quality control, some client liaison with clerks of works, coordination meetings, reporting on progress against programmes, issue resolution, etc, snagging through to handover.
Work is well underway on site with groundworks, structures and envelopes virtually complete. The main works will run through into early 2027 with full turnkey construction of shell and cores plus fit out throughout.
Joining to work with the team at this stage, your focus will be on the internal fit out.
One block comprising predominantly laboratories and clean rooms, another Cat B offices, one engineering equipment and the final one is all teaching space - lecture theatres, classrooms, offices and communal areas, etc.
Excellent opportunity to work with this leading main contractor on this major project.
About the Company/Client/Project:
The role is with a leading national main contractor with a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects ranging from £50m to £350m across a range of sectors including commercial, defence, aviation, etc.
With an excellent reputation for training, development, and the opportunity for progression within the business, this contractor has a low turnover of staff, and long-term career employees in key management and director positions.
Requirements including certificates and qualifications:
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and proactive, demonstrating excellent technical, organisational, man-management and communication skills. A proven track record of 5+ years of working for and developing within a top twenty main contractor will be highly advantageous.
You will ideally come from a construction management, engineering or apprenticeship route background, be educated to degree level or similar NVQ level, with a sharp eye for detail and quality throughout.
You will be forward thinking and resourceful, possessing the ability to plan ahead, identify and resolve issues, work well within a team, see the big picture, with a positive, 'get it right first time' approach.
You will possess your SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications for this role.
High standards, attention to detail and the drive will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.
For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on 07984 174040 or send your CV to
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK
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