Senior Construction Manager - Infrastructure

Location: Canary Wharf

Freelance Senior Construction Manager – Commercial Fit Out

Canary Wharf, London | £350–£400 per day | Immediate Start | Long-Term Contract

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Construction Manager to join an established project team delivering a major commercial fit out project in Canary Wharf, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Construction Manager with a strong background in commercial construction, commercial fit out and infrastructure packages, who can support the Project Manager with the day-to-day delivery of a large scale, complex construction project.

The project is being delivered in phases within an occupied building, so experience managing construction works in a live environment is essential. The role will focus primarily on the downstream delivery of construction and infrastructure packages, working closely with the Project Manager, subcontractors and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

Please note:

Out-of-hours working and weekends will be required.

The Role

As Freelance Senior Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day site management and delivery of infrastructure and construction packages across a major commercial fit out scheme.

Working alongside the Project Manager, who will predominantly focus on upstream project management responsibilities, you will take a hands-on approach to downstream construction management, subcontractor coordination and site delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Managing the day-to-day delivery of construction and infrastructure packages on a major commercial fit out project.

* Supporting the Project Manager with the successful delivery of the construction programme.

* Overseeing subcontractors, site managers, supervisors and specialist trades.

* Coordinating infrastructure works and mechanical and electrical (M&E) building services.

* Managing construction sequencing, work fronts, logistics and site coordination.

* Monitoring progress against programme, identifying delays and implementing recovery plans.

* Coordinating M&E installations and ensuring effective integration with wider construction and infrastructure packages.

* Managing construction activities within a phased, live and occupied commercial building.

* Planning and coordinating out-of-hours works, weekend working and critical construction activities.

* Ensuring health and safety compliance, quality standards and site procedures are maintained.

* Attending site meetings, reporting progress and resolving construction-related issues.

* Liaising with the Project Manager, subcontractors, consultants and wider project stakeholders to maintain programme and delivery targets.

Requirements

To be considered for this Freelance Senior Construction Manager position, you will need:

* Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager, Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager on major commercial construction or commercial fit out projects.

* Strong experience managing infrastructure packages within large-scale construction projects.

* A good understanding of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services and building services coordination.

* Experience delivering complex construction projects in phased environments and occupied buildings.

* Strong subcontractor management, site coordination and construction programme management skills.

* Experience managing out-of-hours construction works and weekend working.

* The ability to manage downstream construction delivery while supporting the Project Manager with day-to-day project requirements.

* Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

* A proactive, hands-on approach to construction management, with the ability to…