Construction Manager in Grays, Essex
Posted by Cavendish Professionals
£75,000 – £90,000 a year
Grays · Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join one of our well-established clients in London.
Our client is a leading UK construction and civil engineering contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure, commercial, residential and transportation projects across the UK and Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day management and coordination of construction activities on site.
- Manage subcontractors and specialist trade contractors, ensuring works are delivered to the required standards.
- Work closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to ensure key programme milestones are achieved.
- Coordinate multiple work packages, managing interfaces between different trades and construction activities.
- Monitor site progress, identify potential issues and implement practical solutions to maintain productivity.
- Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
- Manage site logistics, resources and the sequencing of works to support efficient project delivery.
- Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
Skills & Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager on major construction projects.
- A strong background working for a recognised main contractor, ideally across large-scale or technically complex developments.
- Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing challenging construction programmes.
- Good technical understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and site operations.
- Valid management CSCS card
- SMSTS
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Well-rounded knowledge of the construction sector.
If interested, please get in touch with Gearoid on (phone number removed) or contact the office on (phone number removed). Alternatively, click "Apply" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.
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