Head of Construction

Mcr Property Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Manchester is seeking a Head of Construction to lead residential and commercial projects managing budgets from £1m to £250m. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in construction with a strong track record of successful project delivery. The role involves managing construction teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction.
• Proven experience delivering projects of £20m+ from conception to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of all current and future projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Manage on-site construction teams across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Health and Safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Degree in Construction-related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Construction (consultant/client side background) to join our residential and commercial development and construction team based in our London office, working on exciting residential, commercial and mixed‑use, new build and redevelopment schemes across the South of England. MCR currently has a residential development pipeline in excess of 11000 units and over 1500 units currently on site or due to start on site within the next 12 months.

The role will be leading a construction team and working closely with directors to manage developments ranging between £1m to £250m GDV from start to finish; including all aspects of construction, design and finance.

Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience with a proven track record of managing mid to large scale developments, from conception through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall delivery of all current and future projects from conception through to completion across the south of England
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Effectively manage on site construction teams across multiple projects
• Efficiently and effectively managing health, safety, environmental and quality and ensuring legal compliance and maintenance of company standard
• Travelling between multiple sites.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction with proven experience delivering projects of £20m+ from conception through to completion on budget and programme
• Educated to degree level in a construction related discipline (RICS/CIOB preferred but not necessary)
• In depth knowledge of CDM and construction Health & Safety
• In depth knowledge of statutory requirements inc: Building Regulations, Building Act, Town & Country Planning, Health & Safety, Disability Discrimination Act