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Senior Construction Manager

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Morson Edge

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Our summary

Salary: £450 - £500 a day
Work mode: On-site, Not specified
Contract: Contract role, inside IR35
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Monday 30 November

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What we're looking for

Previous experience operating as a Senior Construction Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Manager or in a similar senior construction delivery position.

Extensive technical and construction knowledge, with the ability to oversee complex construction activities and multidisciplinary teams.

Strong experience managing engineers, site management teams, subcontractors and key project stakeholders.

A detailed understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, design coordination and project delivery processes.

The ability to identify, assess and manage technical and construction-related risks.

Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong commercial awareness, understanding the relationship between construction decisions, programme, cost and overall project performance.

A proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards across the project.

Experience working collaboratively with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

SMSTS qualification and a valid CSCS card.

If you are an experienced construction or engineering leader looking for the opportunity to contribute to a major Manchester development, we would be interested in hearing from you.

The role

Senior Construction Manager
Freelance Appointment - Inside IR35 - 6-9 Months. Paid via PAYE Umbrella company

An opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of Manchester's most exciting and ambitious construction projects.

Reporting into the senior project leadership team, you will provide strategic construction, engineering and technical leadership, helping to ensure the safe, efficient and successful delivery of this major development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile, complex development where you can make a significant contribution to the delivery of a landmark destination while further developing your career.

What you'll do

You will take responsibility for coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, site management and specialist subcontractors, ensuring that construction and engineering activities are effectively planned and delivered in line with programme, quality, health and safety and commercial objectives.

Provide strong, visible leadership across construction and engineering operations, promoting a positive culture focused on safety, quality and collaboration.

Lead and coordinate engineering teams, site management, works teams and subcontractors to ensure effective project delivery.

Oversee construction engineering activities, ensuring designs, methodologies and procedures meet project specifications, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Drive coordination between design, engineering, procurement and construction teams to maintain alignment with the overall project programme.

Monitor progress across construction and engineering activities, identifying potential risks, delays and opportunities for improvement.

Proactively manage technical and construction-related risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies and supporting value engineering initiatives.

Work closely with project and commercial teams to achieve programme milestones, budget targets and wider project objectives.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with the client, consultants, subcontractors and wider supply chain.

Provide mentoring, technical guidance and leadership to engineering and construction personnel, supporting the development of high-performing teams.

Establish and manage short- and long-term objectives, ensuring activities remain aligned with the overall project delivery strategy.

Contribute to project reporting, providing clear and accurate updates on progress, technical matters, risks and opportunities.

Ensure engineering decisions, technical approvals, design changes and construction activities are accurately documented and maintained.

About You

We are looking for established construction and engineering professionals with a proven track record of leading teams and delivering large-scale, complex construction projects.