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Construction Manager - Residential Groundworks
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dartford, Kent
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Construction Manager
Location: South East England & Home Counties (Office based in Leatherhead, with travel to site)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality groundworks and new build residential developments across the South East and Home Counties. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who values teamwork, high standards, and growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Construction Manager will oversee multiple site operations, working closely with Foremen to ensure safe, timely, and quality-driven project execution.
Key Responsibilities
As a Construction Manager, you will be responsible for motivating and supporting Foremen in the daily running of groundworks sites. You will drive project performance, ensuring that teams understand contractual requirements and client expectations. You will assist in the inspection and implementation of safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) procedures, working closely with both office and site teams to maintain full compliance with industry standards.
You will manage project programmes, emails, meetings, and documentation, maintaining thorough records of labour needs, site reports, toolbox talks, and health and safety documents. Experience using digital site management tools, such as SiteDocs or similar systems, will be advantageous. This is a dynamic and hands-on role that requires flexibility, with frequent travel to multiple development sites and regular attendance at site and client meetings.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone with proven experience in construction management, ideally within the groundworks or civil engineering sector. You should have a strong understanding of health and safety regulations and a track record of successfully implementing them on-site. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing demands across multiple projects.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a valid CSCS card, an in-date First Aid Certificate, and an SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualification.
Preferred Attributes
We value a respectful and collaborative leadership style. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to delivering projects to a high standard, within agreed timelines, and will demonstrate a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and professional development—for themselves and their teams.
What’s on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking construction company with a strong reputation for delivering quality work. The role offers professional development, career progression, and the chance to be part of a motivated and supportive team working on notable regional projectsBefore You Apply
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