Construction Manager

Are you an experienced Construction Manager? Are you looking for a new challenge? If the answer is YES, Bunked are recruiting and we want to hear from you.

Due to continued business success and growth, we now looking to recruit a Construction Manager to join our team at our Portsmouth office. This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week.

Your New Role

A Construction Manager is to be responsible for delivering, to the Project Manager, the construction phase of projects and associated documentation to meet safety, quality, programme and cost objectives.

Must have an excellent knowledge of the construction industry, with previous supervision or management experience. Must have worked on multiple residential refurbishment projects and knowledge of building regulations and permitted development. Must have a good understanding of all elements of the building industry from the ground up. Ability to multitask and prioritise works are a necessity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring safe working practices on site
• Write/review and implement RAMS policies
• Maintaining quality control and ensuring high standard of workmanship
• Regular meetings with Site Forman and ensure projects are on schedule
• Regular meetings with Project Manager and implementing two week 'look ahead' on each site
• Monitor use of materials and ensure enough materials are on-site to not impede works
• Co-ordinating and managing site safety and carrying out periodic inspections
• Ensure that architectural drawings and building specifications are being followed
• Monitoring progress against the issued programme
• Motivating the onsite team
• Managing sub-contractors and site labour in their daily activities.
• Ensures that all on-site Health and Safety standards are applied and all accident reporting procedures followed
• Meetings with Building Control and relevant authorities
• Ensure construction best practices are adhered to
• Snagging various trades work
• Maintain up to date site information, diary/register and all paperwork for periodic inspections

Could this be the ideal role for me?

If you have excellent construction knowledge and previous experience in a similar role, then this position would be ideal for you. To be considered for this role, you will require the following skills:

• Strong organisation skills and ability to multitask
• Previous experience in the construction industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Initiative, ability to work without supervision
• Adaptability - to be flexible and open to change
• Foresight/forward thinking
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail, ensuring high standards of work
• Prioritising workload to hit deadlines
• The ability to work well with others and on your own
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Computer literate, use of Microsoft office and other computer software

Why join Bunked?

We are a fast growing, dynamic company that is fast growing a sizeable portfolio of high-quality student accommodation. Currently in 3 cities and with ambitions to further our growth into multiple new University towns and cities across the UK over the next 5 years.

We are offering a highly competitive salary of GBP40,000 - GBP55,000 dependant on experience. A car allowance as well as some excellent benefits including 28 days holiday allowance which includes public holidays. There is also onsite free car parking. Invitations to various company trips, social and corporate events.

If you are looking for your next challenge with a leading local construction business, look no further! Apply today for the role of Construction Manager.