The Construction Manager (CM) is a key member of the Construction Team. A Construction manager will manage a number of NWS(Non-working Supervisors) and FLS (Frontline/working supervisors) who will be working amongst a team of operatives. The CM is responsible for communication, implementation, and adherence to a safe system of work.

The CM will oversee the area of work and monitor activities at their worksite. It is the responsibility of the CM to assess hazards, determine risks, conduct regular inspections, and maintain a safety program across the project.

Responsible for ensuring communication, implementation, and adherence to a safe system of work in a non-working capacity. Assisting site teams in problem solving, Design issues, Workforce finding, Programs, Client & Budgets and overseeing and training Apprentices on your project.

The Construction Manager will have the relevant construction experience, for this particular role, good working knowledge of earthworks plant and machinery, safe systems of works and exclusion zones, deep drainage, sheet piled cofferdams and use of groundworks support systems are necessary. Location predominantly outside of London to the west between Heathrow and Bristol, and Southampton to Northampton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Supervisor Site Inspection reports are completed, and actions closed out

• Ensuring NWS presents site inductions, safety briefings and toolbox talks to the required standard, provide feedback and mentoring

• Ensuring trades teams work together to deliver quality work

• Carrying out regular inspections to ensure compliance with relevant installation details

• Maintain adherence to health and safety regulations for the workforce

• Ensuring all operatives are always wearing appropriate PPE

• Ensuring that tasks are completed on time and to the required quality standards

• Ensure that plant, equipment, material, and routine site inspections are completed

• Understand the project programme and provide technical input to the programme

• Ensure the coordination of deliveries for materials, plant and equipment

• Ensure all supervisors maintain good-quality records and allocation sheets

• Organising and overseeing external inspections, such as with a health and safety inspector

• Raising safety concerns at the appropriate level, ensuring regular use of Notify and encouraging site based personnel to also utilise Notify

• Resolving problems and implementing improvements

• Involvement in technical solutions to project challenges

• Ensuring appropriate site rules and welfare facilities are in place

• Understand commercial implications of decisions, be aware of weekly and monthly cost management, and participate in cost control measures

• Regular review of project plant and equipment, ensuring appropriate off-hire and on-hire management

• Ensuring waste is kept to a minimum and that disposal procedures are implemented

• Regular liaison with Project Managers, informing them of work progress, operatives’ competency and quality of work

• Maintaining a well-kept and tidy site

• Ensuring a good standard of briefing and a good culture amongst their teams

• Onboarding and sourcing a recommended resource

Why Kilnbridge?

We take on some of the UK’s most challenging engineering and construction projects with integrity, teamwork, and purpose. As an employee-owned business, every team member has a personal stake in our success. That means your work directly contributes to our delivery, innovation, and reputation.

We live by our values: Responsibility, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. If these resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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Kilnbridge is an equal opportunities employer and a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. We strive to attract, develop, engage and retain a diverse mix of talent that reflects the communities and stakeholders we serve. We are also open to discussing flexible working options where suitable.

We are committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment process. Let us know at any stage if you require reasonable adjustments, and we’ll do our best to accommodate. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, or marital status.