Construction Manager
Our client is a privately owned company specializing in the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of healthcare facilities across the UK. With a team of over 80 employees and an annual turnover of approximately £150 million, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke healthcare projects.
The Construction Manager will provide technical and operational support to the Project Management team across all phases of construction. This role involves coordinating site activities, managing subcontractor interfaces, monitoring programme and quality compliance, and supporting commercial and procurement controls to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Assist the Project Manager and project team in planning, coordinating, and executing construction activities.
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Liaise with Site/Construction Managers to ensure site operations align with project objectives.
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Monitor progress against approved programmes, drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
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Organize and prioritise daily site-based activities while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Allocate and manage labour, materials, plant, and subcontractor resources to maximise efficiency.
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Administer subcontract packages, including assessment and agreement of variations relating to time, cost, and quality.
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Attend progress and coordination meetings with subcontractors and suppliers.
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Travel to site as required to manage subcontractor activities and package interfaces.
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Finalize procurement details for materials and plant in line with programme and budget requirements.
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Negotiate commercial and delivery terms with suppliers and subcontractors for optimal value and performance.
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Build and maintain strong professional relationships with supply chain partners.
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Utilise digital construction management tools, including document control, reporting, quality management, and planning software.
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Ensure uninterrupted material flow to site according to programme requirements.
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Verify and record site deliveries for compliance and accuracy.
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Coordinate construction package activities to ensure efficient sequencing and integration.
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Collaborate with MEP management and other package leads to resolve technical clashes.
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Apply structured problem-solving to address site-based issues.
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Develop and monitor work sequencing plans to maintain productivity and minimise disruption.
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Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with programme, quality, and budget targets.
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Promote and enforce health and safety compliance per statutory and project-specific requirements.
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Undertake additional duties as required to support overall project delivery.
Reporting & Administration
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Provide input to internal progress reporting processes.
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Maintain and update key action trackers.
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Support programme updates and progress monitoring.
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Identify, record, and report delays and their impacts.
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Prepare and manage defect/snagging reports and project close-out documentation.
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Participate in cost review meetings with the commercial team.
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Contribute to construction procurement schedules.
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Manage technical submissions and approvals for construction packages.
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Prepare and submit construction management reports via the project document management system