Construction Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the delivery of a mezzanine office fit-out within an existing warehouse on a secure Bristol site. You’ll work with the Project Manager, client and specialist subcontractors to ensure work is safe, on time and within budget. You will coordinate architectural fit-out, M&E, IT, AV and security installations, handling interfaces and quality control from mobilisation to handover. This is a hands-on leadership position with a focus on safety, coordination, and successful handover of a complex, secure project. You’ll operate in a collaborative, values-driven environment that emphasises professional growth and responsible delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• award-winning employer
• OCS Academy digital learning
• Hapi app discounts and wellbeing resources
• professional growth opportunities
• flexible pay options via Wagestream (Contract Specific)

Responsibilities

• Manage site delivery from mobilisation through testing, commissioning and handover
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, materials and equipment to follow the programme
• Oversee architectural fit-out (partitions, ceilings, floors, finishes, doors, ironmongery)
• Coordinate HVAC, controls, BMS, water services and drainage installations
• Coordinate electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, containment, earthing and bonding
• Manage interfaces with structured cabling, comms room fit-out, cable management and AV
• Coordinate access control, CCTV, intruder detection and security infrastructure
• Review drawings, identify clashes and resolve site queries
• Review risk assessments and method statements, coordinate permits and enforce safety
• Inspect workmanship, maintain quality records and manage snagging
• Monitor progress, report risks/delays, and agree corrective actions
• Record changes and support PM with variations, cost control and progress reporting
• Coordinate testing and commissioning, ensuring as-built information and handover documentation
• Ensure personnel follow site security procedures and access requirements

Key requirements

• Proven experience managing construction and commercial fit-out projects as Construction Manager or Site Manager
• Experience coordinating architectural works and M&E installations across multiple subcontractors
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, drawings and specifications
• Experience delivering works within existing buildings and interfacing with ongoing site activities
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements and CDM Regulations
• Experience managing programmes, quality inspections, snagging and handover
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Relevant construction qualification or equivalent practical experience
• SMSTS, CSCS card and First Aid at Work
• Security clearance experience or willingness to obtain
• Experience on secure government or defence sites advantageous

• strong organisational skills
• excellent communication
• problem-solving
• coordination of architectural works and M&E installations
• reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• risk assessment and method statement review

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