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senior construction manager.
Senior Construction Manager.
Ref: V-91363
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location.
Coventry
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salary.
£350 - £375 per day
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type.
Contract
job description.
Senior Construction Manager - Industrial RefurbishmentLocation: Coventry
Rate: £350-£375 per day DOE
Contract: Freelance
The Opportunity
Build Space is working with a Top Main Contractor who recently secured a large refurb and fit out to an existing distribution centre facility.
Works include the installation of a mezzanine floor along with a full fit out throughout.
We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Construction Manager to act as No.2 to the Senior Project Manager, who will be based on site approximately 2-3 days per week.
This is a key site leadership position. The successful candidate will take ownership of the day-to-day construction operations and must be capable of stepping up as the No.1 when the Senior PM is off site.
We need someone with exceptional technical construction knowledge, strong leadership ability and excellent client-facing skills.
Senior Construction Manager Roles & Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of all construction activities on site.
- Act as No.2 to the Senior Project Manager, providing strong operational and technical support.
- Lead site operations and take full control of construction delivery in the Senior PM's absence.
- Oversee the £3m mezzanine floor installation, structural works, refurbishment and fit-out packages.
- Manage subcontractors, site teams, sequencing and coordination of trades.
- Drive programme, productivity, quality and Health & Safety standards.
- Oversee technical coordination, construction drawings, specifications and resolving site issues.
- Maintain excellent relationships with the client, consultants and subcontractors.
- Lead site progress meetings and provide clear updates to the Senior PM.
- Identify construction risks, resolve technical challenges and proactively drive progress.
- Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager on large-scale construction, refurbishment or industrial fit-out projects.
- Strong technical understanding of structural steelwork, mezzanine installations and complex refurbishment works.
- Excellent site leadership and subcontractor management capabilities.
- Confident dealing directly with clients and consultants.
- Able to make decisions, resolve problems and take ownership without constant supervision.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, programme delivery and quality control.
- Someone who can confidently operate as the No.1 on site when required.
