Senior 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: Senior Construction Manager

Division: UK Fit Out - Agility

Location: London

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Role purpose

We are seeking a talented & experienced Senior Construction Manager to join our Agility side of UK Fit Out, working for with some exciting clients to create outstanding commercial office spaces. This will involve both Cat B fit outs and full refurbishments ranging in value from £2million - £15million.

You will be part of a team delivering a quality service and product to our clients in line with the project goals by working with the professional team and applying Interior systems, procedures and culture.

Key accountabilities

• To take full responsibility for construction of a project.
• To identify problems and offer solutions.
• 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 project level (lower level strategic input only is required for the skills area).
• To contribute information to the proposal team, if required.
• To attend and present at the "pitch".
• To carry out a champion role, if required, including publication of 'champion papers', as appropriate
• 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 take responsibility for strategic control of the programme.
• To take a lead role in the presentation of the project to the client.
• To offer buildability advice and value engineering solutions.
• Be aware of element costings and costs/ft2.
• Thorough understanding of M&E systems.
• Promote and implement Zero Defects Initiative.
• To implement Best Practice Manual.

Skills & experience

• Significant 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 (Minimum)
• 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
• Is involved with design teams and trade contractors at site meetings and project meetings and contributes toward the project report.
• Takes on role of mentor to Construction Manager, Assistant Construction Manager and Trainee Construction Manager.
• Works effectively and efficiently with fellow team members.
• Acts as the key co-ordinator with the professional team in respect to the design.
• Be involved in pre-construction interface with client and design team.
• May be introduced as a specialist advisor to clients (consultancy role).
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills are essential
• Good customer relationship skills
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively
• Good technical knowledge, including building services
• Extensive knowledge and awareness of health, safety, and environmental procedures, practices and legislation
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to understand the wider picture whilst devoting attention to detail
• Driven and enthusiastic with total commitment to personal and project success
• Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead
• Good commercial and contractual awareness

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.