Build Manager

Build Manager

Wellingborough

Hours - Mon to Fri 0800-1600 (flexibility required)

Salary - circa £50k plus car allowance/mileage and bonus

Our client based in Wellingborough is recruiting a Build Manager on a permanent basis to be responsible for delivering consistently high standards across all project installations. This involves evaluating project-specific requirements and implementing the most effective resourcing and logistical strategies to ensure seamless delivery. The role combines operational planning, supplier development, quality assurance, and hands-on supervision—both on-site and remotely. The Build Manager will be pivotal in mitigating risks, optimising margin (without compromising safety or quality), and driving installation excellence through smart scheduling, on-boarding of new resources, and the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and working methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess build and logistics needs for each project and allocate appropriate resources.
• Schedule build crews and logistics to align with project timelines and budgets.
• Develop and maintain a flexible, high-performing pool of build professionals through recruitment, vetting, training, and performance review.
• Provide cost estimates and guidance at the quotation and pitch stages.
• Act as site lead during complex or large installations, ensuring quality, health & safety, and brand standards are maintained.
• Collaborate with design, project management, and product development teams to continually improve installation outcomes.
• Monitor and enhance build methods, tools, and processes to optimise capacity and consistency.
• Maintain and enhance scheduling tools in collaboration with IT and operational colleagues.
• Handle procurement and financial admin related to installations.
• Oversee client sign-off processes and conduct post-installation reviews.
• Manage the Client Satisfaction Survey process, reporting insights and trends to key stakeholders.

Scope & Impact

• Direct responsibility for the planning, quality, and execution of all company installations.
• Key contributor to company reputation, client satisfaction, and commercial success.
• Frequent travel required within the UK and occasionally overseas, including overnight stays.
• Role requires hands-on leadership both at HQ and on-site, especially during peak periods.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong scheduling and resource management capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Confident interpreting and executing from technical drawings.
• Practical, hands-on mindset with a focus on delivering quality.
• Commercial awareness to support cost-effective project planning.
• Ability to remain calm and accurate under pressure.
• Strong team orientation with the capability to work independently.
• Effective communication and rapport-building skills.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in events, exhibitions, or similar logistics-heavy industries.
• Manual handling and working at height training.
• Experience in client-facing or supervisory roles on-site.
• Experience in developing or implementing operational processes or build methods.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, reliable, and driven by results.
• Professional and positive personal impact.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Tenacious in achieving objectives regardless of obstacles.
• Energetic team player with leadership potential.

Other Requirements

• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours and travel at short notice.
• Consistently embody the company's core values and professional standards.
• Willingness to evolve with the role and pursue further career development within the company.

Date: 28.03.25 / Revision Date: 28.03.26