Construction Manager Job in London, London Uk

Role Definition

As the Construction Manager you will be responsible for the operations carried out on site which will involve working with contractors and subcontractors and ensuring the building contract runs to schedule. The role will also involve controlling some or all aspects of the site including planning work, arranging delivery of materials and managing a range of subcontractors. You will ultimately be responsible for ensuring that the contract is delivered on time and keeping the Director of construction informed of the progression in accordance with the reporting procedures agreed.

Job Description

The role will include the following;

• creating and monitoring method statements
• formulating method statement schedules
• reading and understand structural and site drawings and ability to carry out take offs
• coordinating trades work on site
• ensuring the project runs to schedule and to budget.
• managing programmes of work, and finding solutions to problems that may cause delays, such as the late arrival of materials etc,
• playing a major role in pre-site and on-site meetings with a range of professionals who work to ensure a building contract is successful.
• effectively working with various people and departments  including quantity surveyors, contract administrators, site foremen, subcontractors, and the client who has commissioned the work to ensure that the contract is delivered as planned.
• maintaining strict quality control procedures - this necessitates regular testing of materials, visual inspections of work, and frequent tours of the site;
• arranging and assisting in the conducting of regular site safety checks.
• managing quality and waste on site.
• understanding the Company’s and Clients site procedures and ensuring they are adhered to.
• ensuring that any environmental issue relating to construction on the site is appropriately dealt with.
• liaising with other departments such as Health and Safety, Quality and HR as and when required
• managing workers quality of work on sites, attendances and punctuality levels.
• accurately preparing reports and documents as required by the Director of construction.
• carrying out daily administrative functions in a timely manner from site or head office (if required).
• being commercially aware and liaising with Director of construction on any possible business opportunity for the Group whilst working on a site.
• Carry out any other reasonable duty as and when required to ensure the success delivery

Person Specification

2 Years minimum experience in managing multi trade projects in a construction environment - (Essential)
Capable of monitoring method statements - (Essential)
Hold a valid CSCS - (Essential)
Hold a valid Pasma qualification - (Essential)
Hold a valid first aid certificate - (Essential)
Experience in site health and safety - (Essential)
Good administrative skills and attention to detail - (Essential)
Self- motivated and committed to achieving individual and team goals and targets - (Essential)
Proficient in using Microsoft Products including Excel and Word - (Essential)
Ability to effectively work within a team and on your own - (Essential)
Ability to motivate using effective leadership qualities and style - (Essential)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - (Essential)
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with complaints and people at all levels professionally including clients and subcontractors - (Essential)
Ability to cope affectively with pressure - (Essential)
Sufficient knowledge of building materials and tools used within the construction industry - (Essential)
Some knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses - (Essential)
Willing to travel and work on different sites and locations - (Essential)