Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager in Ellesmere Port (CH66), CH66 | Progressive Recruitment My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Site Manager - Industrial Environment Carbon60 Eastham, Wirral (CH62), CH62 0BB £500.00 - £600.00 per day 1 week ago Site Manager S1R Limited (Trading as Staff One) Liverpool (L32) £250 per day 3 days ago Civils Site Supervisor- SC Cleared Russell Taylor Group Ltd Chester, Cheshire Competitive, DOE 3 weeks ago Site Manager Ganymede Solutions Liverpool, Merseyside £280 - 300 per day 1 week ago Senior Construction Manager (Heavy Industries) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Warrington (WA1), WA1 £75000 - £80000 per annum + Car Allowance + Bonus 1 month ago Site Manager M&E Caledonian Recruitment Group Liverpool (L1) 3 days ago Site Manager Building Careers UK Ltd Manchester (M1), M1 £55000 - £65000 per annum 4 days ago Construction Package Manager (Windows & Doors) Winsearch Old Hall Industrial Estate, Wirral (CH62) £65k - 75k per year 1 week ago Site Manager Morson Edge Winterley, Sandbach (CW11) £350 per day + None 2 days ago Construction Manager - Infrastructure Mace Cumbria 4 weeks ago Senior Construction Manager Progressive Recruitment Ellesmere Port (CH66), CH66 Freelance / Project collaboration; On-site Published: 4 days ago £300 - £400 per day Apply Save Senior Construction Manager Progressive Recruitment Apply We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to take overall responsibility for the delivery of construction activities on a major new build project within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will act as the principal construction authority, ensuring all works are delivered safely, compliantly, to the approved design, and in accordance with programme, budget and quality requirements. This is a leadership role requiring extensive experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams, contractors and stakeholders through all phases of project delivery, from pre-construction planning through construction, testing, commissioning and handover. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all on-site construction activities. Ensure all construction works are executed in accordance with approved designs, specifications and project requirements. Manage and coordinate construction contractors and subcontractors. Oversee construction, testing and commissioning activities to ensure programme milestones are achieved. Develop and maintain construction execution strategies and delivery plans. Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations, health & safety legislation and project governance requirements. Produce and approve Construction Phase Plans, Safe Systems of Work, Environmental Management Plans and Pre-Construction Information. Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers and Project Controls teams. Provide accurate reporting on progress, resource requirements, risks and performance. Manage construction logistics, site setup, welfare facilities, laydown areas and access arrangements. Lead stakeholder engagement with clients, design authorities, operations teams and regulatory bodies. Monitor contractor performance and ensure quality standards are achieved throughout delivery. Drive continuous improvement, problem solving and conflict resolution across the project team. Manage construction activities through project systems including CEMAR. Essential Requirements Technical Experience Significant experience as a Senior Construction Manager on major capital projects. Proven track record delivering large-scale new build construction projects. Strong understanding of construction contracts and contractor management. Experience managing multidisciplinary construction teams across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Process disciplines. Full project lifecycle experience from concept through commissioning and handover. Strong understanding of testing, commissioning and construction assurance processes. Experience within highly regulated industries such as Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Power Generation, Utilities, Defence or Pharmaceutical sectors. Health & Safety Comprehensive knowledge of Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations. Thorough understanding of HSG65 and modern health & safety management principles. Demonstrable commitment to achieving the highest standards of safety performance. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Ability to lead large site-based construction teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing relationships with clients, contractors, design teams and operational personnel. Proven ability to resolve complex construction and delivery issues. Desirable Experience Nuclear new build project experience. Understanding of Nuclear Site Licence Conditions. Experience working on licensed nuclear sites. Crane planning and heavy lift management experience. Knowledge of intelligent client requirements and regulatory interfaces. Experience within EPCM or principal contractor project delivery models. Qualifications Essential Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent. Desirable NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent. Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management. Relevant professional memberships (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, APM). 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