Construction Manager

Job description

About ISG
ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world's most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Title: Construction Manager

Division: Fit Out - Major Projects

Location: London

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Role purpose

We currently have an opportunity for a Construction Manager within the Major Projects side of our UK Fit Out Division. This will be part of a team working with some exciting clients to create outstanding commercial office space across Central London, involving both large Cat B fit outs and full refurbishments.

You will deliver a quality service and product to our clients in line with the project goals by working with the project team and applying ISG culture, systems and procedures. Specifically, to manage the building services engineering design/installation process and to minimise risks associated with this to the project and to the company.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working on a wide range of projects both in value and complexity. You will have experience in maintaining and developing client relationships and key skills in project planning and time management and effective communication to manage site-based project personnel. Will deliver a quality service and product in line with the project goals by working with the professional team and applying ISG systems, procedures and culture.

Key accountabilities

• To work closely with the Senior Construction Manager & Technical Services Manager.
• To work closely with the Health & Safety Manager in planning the works.
• To identify problems and offer solutions prior to and during construction.
• To suggest trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for team appraisal.
• To review design and shop drawings, the project programme and contribute where necessary.
• To offer high level strategic thinking at a project level (lower level strategic input only is required for the skills area).
• To be aware of the existence of marketing relationships with external professionals and clients.
• To actively promote Interior philosophy and culture.
• To produce precise and succinct project reports.
• To produce logistic plans and method statements.
• To review and manage temporary works processes associated with the project works.
• To chair trade contractor meetings.
• Develop detailed programmes with the project planner.
• Produce short term programmes.
• Good understanding of M&E systems.
• To develop computer skills.
• Implement Zero Defects and absolute completion Initiatives.
• To apply the Best Practice Manual thoroughly..
• Contribute information to the proposals team.
• Provide input into Contractors Proposals document for D&B projects.
• Compile attend and present at the "pitch".
• Be aware of the existence of marketing relationships with external professionals and clients

Skills & experience

• Management experience in construction industry working on commercial fit out projects of £5m+
• Previous experience of successfully carrying out a similar role to a high quality
• General knowledge of contracts
• General knowledge of IT (MS Office, Powerproject or Asta programming) (Minimum)
• Key communication skills necessary to maintain client relationships
• Key skills in project planning and time management and effective communication to manage site-based project personnel
• Experience in running and recording effective meetings with a range of key stakeholders, internal and external
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Fully conversant with CDM and all relevant Health & Safety legislation and previous experience of successful implementation on a major project
• In addition to general knowledge of common building and service trade, has greater in-depth knowledge and expertise in some specific areas e.g. joinery, cable wall systems, security

Qualifications

• Recognised construction qualification, preferably in structural or civil engineering

What's in it for you?

• Ongoing career development and accredited learning
  
• Annual recognition and values awards
  
• Global employee assistance program
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Life assurance
  
• Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways
  
• As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  
• Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
  
• Volunteer day
  
• Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
  
• Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
  
• Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
  
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone's invited
  

If you'd like to speak to the Talent Acquisition team, please contact [email protected] below for more details.