About FGA Group Ltd
FGA Group Ltd is a Northamptonshire based, family-run, main contractor specialising in the design, installation and refurbishment of premium steel-framed buildings. FGA offers a turnkey solution to its clients and therefore its capabilities are extensive. These include the installation of steel frames, roofing and wall cladding systems, groundworks and drainage, curtain glazing and more. Central to our ethos is excellent customer service, the highest construction standards and seamless delivery, enabling us to deliver bespoke solutions for clients nationwide.
About the Role
As Construction Manager at FGA Group, you will take responsibility for coordinating and delivering projects from conception through to completion. You will be expected to understand construction drawings in detail, organise and order materials and suppliers, manage site operations, and ensure projects remain on programme and within budget.
The role requires someone who is commercially aware, highly organised, and comfortable making decisions on live projects. The applicant must have genuine experience in the construction and refurbishment of steel frame industrial buildings.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage industrial construction and refurbishment projects from start to finish
* Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical information
* Coordinate procurement and liaise directly with suppliers to design, source, and order materials
* Manage Site Managers and subcontractors across multiple stages of the project life cycle
* Oversee all site activities to ensure safe and efficient project delivery
* Monitor project progress against programme and resolve issues proactively
* Ensure works are completed to required quality and compliance standards
* Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor activities
* Attend and lead site meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors
* Support planning, sequencing, and overall project delivery strategy
* Ensure smooth project handovers and completion documentation
* Travel regularly to sites and maintain a strong on-site presence where required.
About You
The ideal candidate will have extensive practical construction experience and be comfortable taking ownership of projects from inception through to completed industrial buildings.
You will be equally comfortable on-site managing trades and subcontractors as you are working in the office reviewing drawings, coordinating suppliers, and planning delivery programmes.
Essential Experience & Skills
* Extensive (10 years’+) experience delivering steel‑framed industrial buildings from inception through to completion
* Extensive practical knowledge of both new‑build industrial developments and refurbishment projects
* Strong ability to read, interpret, and work from technical construction drawings, structural details, specifications, and design packages
* Experience coordinating and directing Site Managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist trades to ensure works are completed correctly and efficiently
* Thorough understanding of all key stages involved in delivering industrial buildings, including:
o Demolition and site clearance
o Groundworks and site preparation
o Foundations and reinforced concrete slabs
o Drainage installation and external works
o Steel frame erection
o Industrial roofing and cladding systems
o Electrical installations and services coordination
o Internal office fit‑outs and finishing works
o External surfacing and tarmacking
* Ability to identify construction issues early and implement practical solutions on live projects
* Experience procuring materials and coordinating suppliers to meet programme requirements
* Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programme management, and site logistics
* Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders
* Strong focus on quality control, health & safety, and delivering projects to a high standard
* Comfortable working both on‑site and within the office environment
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to project sites
Our Benefits and Perks
* Competitive salary
* Company vehicle
* Opportunity to work with a growing, family‑run main contractor delivering premium projects nationwide
* High autonomy and real responsibility
* Supportive team culture with a strong focus on quality and delivery
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