Senior Construction Manager

This is a Full Time/Flexible Working, Permanent vacancy that will close in 20 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Wates is looking for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Fit Out team in London.

Wates Fit Out specializes in high-end commercial office fit-out in Central London.

If you are passionate about the construction industry, possess proven skills, and are seeking an opportunity to challenge norms, bring fresh ideas, and advance your career, join us and help create tomorrow together.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

About the Role

Our Senior Construction Managers are vital to our business, overseeing project sites to ensure timely completion. Responsibilities include creating budgets, liaising with clients, supervising teams, maintaining quality control, and mitigating risks.

As a Senior Construction Manager, you will:

• Have full responsibility for delivering a section of a large scheme, reporting to a Project Manager or Project Director, or for a smaller site, reporting to a visiting Project Director.
• Ensure all safety requirements on site are met.
• Manage resource allocation and track works on site to meet the contract programme. Report progress and develop corrective plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of works, including delays or scope changes, and communicate these to relevant stakeholders promptly.
• Manage training and competency of operatives on site, both internal and external.
• Ensure quality standards are met and address defect close-out.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the supply chain and client team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and profit share scheme
• Car allowance or company car (role/grade dependent)
• Travel coverage to sites (subject to HMRC rates)
• Extensive benefits including private medical, pension with 8% employer contribution, health and wellness programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more.
• Opportunities for learning and career development.
• Industry-leading family leave benefits, including 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave.

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned companies in development, construction, and property maintenance, with a legacy spanning over 125 years.

Our purpose is 'reimagining places for people to thrive,' guided by our promises:

• Thriving places: Creating sustainable, inclusive communities.
• Thriving planet: Protecting nature and combating climate change through innovation.
• Thriving people: Fostering inclusive opportunities and relationships.

We are proud to be recognized as a Gold Investors in People employer and as a Disability Confident employer. Our recruitment processes are fair and non-discriminatory.

Awards

• Best Project - Inside Housing Development Awards
• Winner - 2022 Construction News Awards
• Gold Award - Investors in People 2022
• Gold Award - Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards
• Top 50 Employers for Women 2022