Construction Manager

YTL Construction UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee one of the largest regeneration projects in Bristol. Responsibilities include managing site operations, coordinating resources, and ensuring project milestones are met. The ideal candidate has experience delivering major projects with a proven track record and possesses a relevant construction or engineering qualification. Competitive benefits include a generous pension scheme, career progression opportunities, and a healthcare package.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday, rising to 28

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Opportunity to sell/buy holiday days

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Opportunity to lease an electric car

Cashback from retailers

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced family leave

Health and wellbeing support

Mental health support

Referral fee for successful recruitment

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Proven track record of delivering major projects.
• Membership with a relevant industry body such as CIOB, APM, CIAT, or RICS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site management and external resources.
• Manage delivery of substructures, RC frame, and external works.
• Coordinate supply chain deliveries weekly.
• Develop and monitor working programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Manage risks to avoid project delays.
• Produce progress and management reports.

Skills

Relationship management

Understanding of document management systems

Project controls and planning tools

Working knowledge of construction contracts

Self-management and prioritizing

Effective communication

Leadership

Team player

Continuous professional development

Education

HNC, HND, or degree in construction or engineering

Tools

Viewpoint

Fieldview

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Construction Manager to join YTL Construction UK, to work on one of the largest and most exciting private regeneration projects in the UK, with multiple projects being coordinated simultaneously.

We are currently transforming the historic former Filton Airfield, the birthplace of Concorde and supersonic travel, into a thriving new neighbourhood for Bristol, known as Brabazon.

Interchange building will form the gateway to the Brabazon development, comprising of 3 main sections within a single 9 story building located and adjoining the New Brabazon train station currently being constructed, which will include:

• a proposed railway station ticket office and Café (ground floor of building)
• offices (upper floors of building)
• provision of accessible parking spaces along with associated hard and soft landscaped areas.

The Interchange building is an RC frame building with a mixture of traditional brickwork, curtain wall glazing and ceramic cladding facades.

What you'll do

You'll be required to oversee site management and external resources required for the project on an individual and team basis, whilst managing the delivery of the substructures, RC frame and external works.

You'll be required to work closely with other internal departments, such as technical services, planning, commercial and design, to collectively achieve project aims and objectives, whilst ensuring the successful delivery of the project in line with all stakeholders' expectations.

Within the role, you'll contribute to design development in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones, whilst assisting with the timely sequencing, methodology, and production of all necessary plans.

In addition, you will be required to:

• coordinate supply chain deliveries on a weekly basis
• develop, implement, and monitor working programmes that meet the long-term objectives set
• set appropriate build stage milestones
• lead the health and safety culture of the site, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• input into technical design to ensure buildability is a key consideration
• input into the technical and capability aspects of procurement and production of the scope of works for packages
• manage risks to avoid project delays, reputational damage, and contractual disputes
• introduce systems and processes to safeguard, manage and deliver building materials
• ensure that a logistics plan is in place and implemented that meets the needs of the construction team, whilst also satisfying the wider project
• produce progress and management reports as required
• collate and submit weekly returns, such as health and safety, diaries and records, and quality management checks.

What you'll need

The successful individual will have previous experience as a Construction Manager or Senior Site Manager and will have a proven track record of successfully delivering major projects with either a Tier 1 main contractor or sub-contractor.

You will have either an HNC, HND, or degree in a construction or engineering subject and ideally hold membership with a relevant industry body such as CIOB, APM, CIAT or RICS.

As a construction professional, you will have the following skills and experience:

• the ability to develop, manage, and maintain successful relationships, both internally and externally
• an understanding of document management systems, such as Viewpoint and Fieldview
• the ability to implement project controls and planning tools aimed at managing the deliverables
• working knowledge of typical construction contracts and professional appointments
• be able to self-manage time and priorities, and receive high-level delegation of tasks and responsibilities
• be able to communicate in a range of styles to suit different purposes, such as presentations, reports, and in meetings.
• demonstrate leadership through action and behaviours
• be an enthusiastic team player, who can listen, understand, motivate and show confidence to make decisions when required
• maintain personal and professional development regarding legislation and technology, and industry best practice.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• A car allowance.
• A performance-related bonus.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants, and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy, and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000-capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.
• Plus, several other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome.We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.