Construction Manager

Construction Manager Defence Sector | Full-time On-site | 9-Day Fortnight | Outside IR35 | Competitive Rate | SC Clearance Required The Opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced Construction Manager to work full-time on-site at a defence sector facility. You'll be responsible for planning, managing and monitoring construction activities, ensuring safe, compliant and timely delivery across assigned projects.

Contract Details: Outside IR35 | Competitive rate | Full-time on-site (07:30-17:30 daily) | 9-day working fortnight | Current SC clearance required

This role is for a construction professional with proven experience managing construction work on major projects. You'll work with in a heavily regulated defence environment where safety, compliance and professional standards are paramount. You'll need current security clearance and the right construction management qualifications to start.

Construction Planning & Management

• Plan, manage and monitor construction work across assigned projects
• Establish and maintain construction schedules and milestones
• Coordinate work packages and manage dependencies
• Ensure timely delivery within budget and quality parameters

Site Operations & Control

• Manage day-to-day site operations and activities
• Supervise construction teams and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with site procedures and project requirements
• Monitor progress against plans and take corrective action as needed

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all construction work is carried out safely and in compliance with legislation and regulations
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture on-site
• Conduct safety briefings and inductions
• Report and investigate incidents and near-misses
• Ensure compliance with defence sector and client-specific requirements

Quality & Standards

• Ensure construction work meets quality standards and specifications
• Monitor workmanship and take action on defects or non-conformances
• Support quality assurance processes and inspections
• Maintain records and documentation to support project assurance

Stakeholder & Client Liaison

• Work with project teams and client representatives
• Report on progress, issues and risks to project management
• Manage communications with subcontractors and site teams
• Ensure client requirements are understood and met

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Current SC (Security Clearance) — you must hold valid clearance to be considered
• Site Manager or Construction Manager experience — proven track record managing construction work on major projects
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or NEBOSH Construction accreditation
• CSCS Managers Card with NVQ Level 6 Site Management or equivalent industry-recognised construction safety card (CCNSG Safety Passport or suitable equivalent)
• Extensive construction/build environment experience — demonstrable success planning, managing and monitoring construction work
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Health and Safety legislation relevant to construction
  • Defence sector security requirements and procedures
  • Construction planning and programme management
  • Quality standards and compliance requirements
• Leadership capability — comfortable directing and supervising construction teams and subcontractors
• Strong communication skills — confident engaging with project teams, clients and site personnel
• Safety and compliance focused — work with safety and regulatory requirements at the forefront
• Attention to detail — accuracy essential in construction management and documentation
• Highly motivated — takes ownership of construction delivery and site management

Desirable

• Industry standard construction qualification — NVQ Level 6, ONC, HNC, HND, Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a relevant discipline
• Additional NEBOSH or advanced safety qualification
• Experience on defence sector projects — familiarity with security requirements and regulated environments
• Experience on large, complex construction programmes
• Knowledge of construction techniques — Lean, value engineering or similar methodologies
• BIM or digital site management experience