Senior Construction Manager

Ardmore have been at the forefront in delivering hundreds of major projects across London. We have established a major reputation for delivery of large-scale phased regeneration schemes. Some of our iconic projects include the Corinthia Hotel, Churchills Old War Office and the Ned!

We build homes, offices, hotels, schools, medical centres, parks, playgrounds – every facility our great city needs. And we do it with passion. With sensitivity. With style!

The Project:

We’re reshaping the Kensington skyline with West Cromwell Road – a bold new development delivering 462 contemporary homes across seven architecturally striking buildings, including a dramatic 33-storey tower – one of the tallest in the borough.

The Role:

You will play a key role in driving delivery of the project maintaining tight coordination of works between all internal and external delivery partners alongside the Project Manager and Project Director.

You Will:

• Drive all construction related activities onsite through managing direct and indirect construction persons/teams.
• Hold weekly documented meetings with Ardmore and subcontractor management using an agreed agenda.
• Address site challenges promptly, offering feedback to Project Managers regarding any issues or shortcomings encountered, and propose creative solutions to enhance existing methodologies. ]
• Foster effective communication within the project team, overseeing construction supervisors, students, or trainees as necessary. This entails briefing, delegating tasks, providing supervision, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting developmental needs.
• Regularly inspect works for compliance with design ,ensure all design solutions offered by designers and sub-contractors fully comply with the project documentation.
• Responsible for all aspects of Health & Safety on site. Ensure our weekly site safety, health and welfare inspection report issues are taken care of in a timely fashion
• Logistic Planning – Deliveries (Concrete Wagons, Rebar Deliveries, Concrete Pump, Muck-away, ACL Deliveries, Plant Deliveries, Visitors, Sub-Contract Deliveries)
• Report on project progress on a regular basis.

Were Looking For:

• Experience as a Senior/Construction Manager on similar size and type of build projects.
• Experience managing and leading teams on major building projects.
• Experience of delivering and overseeing all elements of the job from groundworks, piling to sub & super structure construction through to project handover.
• Significant site based managerial experience and ideally management of internal and external(sub-contractor) delivery teams
• Knowledge of Building Regulations
• Be in possession of a current Managers CSCS card and other relevant qualifications including SMSTS

Example of Company Benefits (Dependent on role level):

• Generous Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme
• Medical Cover (Most pre-existing conditions are covered) – Dependent
• Generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 29 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!
• Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire
• Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)
• Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and Learning.
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms

Further Information About the Role

Kindly be aware that this advertisement for our job vacancy may not encompass all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described. It is subject to potential amendments at the sole discretion of Ardmore.

For a full role profile, please contact us directly.

Equal Opportunities

Ardmore are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity.

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