Construction Manager

CompanyBovis

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/4/2026

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Occupation Type

Production managers and directors in construction

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£53,400 (£27.38 per hour)

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Description

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to join the team on our Grade I listed Town Hall project in Manchester City Centre. You will be responsible for the management of on-site construction works, ensuring the job is built in a safe and productive manner. To apply programme and budget controls ensuring that minimum requirements are observed, company procedures are followed, and our client’s objectives are delivered.

Key responsibilities:

Key member of the construction delivery team with collective responsibility for the safety of all site operations.
Review and adjudicate safe working methods and method statements.
Monitor health & safety documentation and complete safety inspections.
Ensure all contractors are implementing method statements and operating safely.
Direct the construction work to ensure that all supply chain contractors are coordinated and working to the construction programme and detail.
Monitor the progress of construction works and amend the methodology in light of unforeseen circumstances to ensure that overall completion dates are met.

Develop and implement a clear plan of action to achieve the above.

Constantly review the build quality achieved with the team ensuring that the client’s requirements in this regard are fully met.

To keep an accurate construction daily diary of all notable issues and events on site including resources, weather, stoppages, incidents and the like.

To take lead responsibility for the management of the site engineering and surveying package and ensure attendance by the contractor on a regular and sufficient basis.

To take lead responsibility for the ITP and QA process and ensure that all contractors are aware of their obligations and that they are adequately complying with the Bovis systems and procedures.

Understand, respect and meet the needs of Bovis’ diverse workforce and clients.

Makes sense of information, analyses problems logically and recommends effective solutions

Think creatively, conceptually and systematically.

Reaches smart conclusions. Makes firm and difficult decisions, fairly and compassionately, blending the best intuition and data

Work with others to build effective team and wider-team relationships – is a team player

Act with a ‘can do’ attitude to do a better job and continually improve own performance, puts drive and energy into achieving results, takes action to exceed goals and expectations

Lead by example and creates an environment which motivates others to learn and develop to meet their objectives

Develop short range programmes with the team and supply chain to support delivery of the works against the project delivery programme.

Essential Credentials:

Appropriate CSCS card for the role
Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role
SMSTS – 5 Day
Have, or be working towards, a related Chartership such as CIOB

Desirable Credentials:

First aid at work
Metal health first aider

Essential Skills:

Written and verbal communication to influence and build relationships
Ability to read and understand programmes, design drawings and details, project scopes and specifications.

Desirable Skills:

Ability to influence and lead teams

Essential Knowledge:

Knowledge of the construction process and construction methods including operational safety systems
Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations, and regulations, standards and procedures
Commercial and financial understanding in the above context – ability to contribute to value engineering as part of the design process

Desirable Knowledge:

Commercial and financial understanding – ability to contribute to value engineering as part of the design process

Essential Experience:

Experience in construction, including a sound knowledge of Construction methodology, process and sequence

Desirable Experience:

Pre-construction and site establishment experience
Background in design, construction & delivery process including technical Construction/engineering skill with a main contractor on projects above £30m in value
Proven track record of delivering successful construction projects safely
Experience of managing field construction activities on major/complex projects
Experience in construction, including a sound knowledge of Construction methodology, process and sequence

Essential Behaviours:

Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player

Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision

We will provide:

Car allowance
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Private medical health benefit
Life assurance
25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
Industry leading parental leave

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer.

If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

Bovis

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We succeed together

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