Construction Manager - Main Contractor

Construction Manager - Main Contractor
Ascot, Berkshire

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.

This year, the Company celebrates its 100th anniversary since our establishment in 1924.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

We now seek a Construction Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

- Salary commensurate with experience
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus in December
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses
- 26 days’ annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- High-quality training and continuous personal development opportunities
- Reimbursement of fees for one relevant professional body membership
- Flexible and hybrid working patterns where appropriate
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards
- Cycle to work and electric car leasing schemes

The Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

Walter Lilly is committed to looking after its people and offers a range of health-related benefits including wellbeing days, an Employee Assistance Programme and support from in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders. We are also passionate about improving the local communities in which we operate, targeting tangible social value outcomes that make a meaningful difference to everyday lives and the environment.

The Role

As a Construction Manager, you will lead the safe, effective and timely delivery of all site-based aspects of a project.

You'll ensure that project delivery is consistent with our strategy, commitments, goals and contractual requirements, managing all operational staff and subcontractors to achieve these outcomes.

Overseeing the day-to-day planning of projects, you’ll build strategies, develop a high-performing team and drive a culture of 'safety first’, ensuring the wellbeing of all staff, subcontractors, stakeholders and the public.

Additionally, you will:

- Deliver a completion strategy for the operational elements of the project
- Contribute to risk and opportunity management
- Assist with procurement procedures

About You

To be considered as our Construction Manager, you will need to demonstrate:

- Qualifications appropriate to the role
- Previous experience in the sciences (desirable)
- Extensive knowledge of safe systems of work and putting people to work safely
- Ability to plan and maintain a site set up which is appropriate for the scale of the project
- Plan, manage and coordinate all relevant resources needed to deliver the operational aspects of the project
- Ability to recognise and promote best practice throughout the project
- Ability to work calmly under pressure and provide reassurance and leadership to all Walter Lilly staff on the project
- Ability to embrace technology and modern methods of construction and strive for efficiencies
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to break issues down and derive results
- Extensive knowledge of programme management and control
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of Asta Powerproject
- Ability to recognise driving critical activities and actively deliver mitigation measures
- Significant experience of Walter Lilly market sectors and an extensive knowledge of the operational requirements to deliver these projects
- Ability to recognise the importance of change management and the associated risks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, inspiring and motivating others
- Ability to understand and qualify business development relationships and opportunities for Walter Lilly and communicate these to the pre-construction department and your team to help their discussion
- Ability to understand what information is needed to report internally on developing relationships and project opportunities
- An appreciation of and awareness that your peers are the decision-makers of the future
- Obtain and maintain the necessary health and safety qualifications required for the role. CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid are mandatory

Other organisations may refer to this role as Site Manager, Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Building Manager, Construction Superintendent, Site Supervisor, Field Manager, Construction Site Manager, Project Supervisor, or Construction Operations Manager.

How to Apply

So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.