Senior Construction Manager

4 weeks ago


Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom Mace Full time

At Mace, we're redefining the boundaries of ambition. Our purpose is to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

Within our consult and construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

  • You will be an advocate of Mace's value of safety first and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards.
  • You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
  • You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

  • You will work as part of the senior construction delivery team, taking direction from construction lead and project senior leadership team, providing guidance to wider team.
  • You will build relationships to manage and influence senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
  • You will build a strong working relationship with your clients and support the construction lead in turning the client's vision into a deliverable onsite plan.
  • You will work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

  • You will work to ensure that budgets and other operations are fiscally and ethically viable and meet organisational and legislative compliance obligations.
  • You will support the senior construction delivery team in influencing the long-term development of strategy for a function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
  • You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

  • You will support managers and other junior members of your project team and provide an environment to share knowledge and experience.
  • You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre, and knowledge hub.
  • You will provide technical expertise and support to delivery teams, creating a culture of ownership, promoting roles and responsibilities.

You will need to have:

  • Detailed knowledge of construction methodology, process, and inherent safety involved.
  • Detailed knowledge of digital platforms and how to implement onsite.
  • Detailed knowledge of Mace standards, where to find them, and how to implement them.
  • Proven experience in managing multiple large packages of work.
  • Planning and budget management experience.
  • Open, with strong empathetic communication skills.
  • Aware of industry technology and advances.
  • Sound technical expertise in HSE regulations.
  • Offering an experienced perspective to all site operations, exploring new and innovative methods.
  • Clearly communicates and ensures that each direct/indirect report knows their role and importance.
  • Acts as a role model to others.
  • Aware of their influence and responsibility onsite, leading by example, being fair and reasonable at all times.
  • Owns problems within their remit and follows through to resolution.
  • Open and approachable, able to recognise and adapt approach to get results.
  • Mentors and develops individuals, sharing knowledge and experience.
  • Interpersonal ability.
  • Influences and negotiates.
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Technology and process.
  • Good verbal communication.
  • Completed apprenticeship (or equivalent).
  • Relevant NVQ or HNC (Or equivalent).
  • Experience in a site-based managerial role (or equivalent).
  • SMSTS and managerial/professional CSCS card (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) (Construction Skills Certificate Scheme).

You will also have:

  • Good understanding of programme, critical path, and commissioning strategy.
  • Good understanding of MEP systems and their relationship to structure/fit out.
  • External, recognised accreditation (CIOB etc) (Chartered Institute of Building).
  • Aware of wider BU, engine, and overall corporate strategy and understands their role within each.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Aware of own workstyle and commits to professional feedback and personal development.
  • CSCS Card.
  • Recognised construction training/qualification (or equivalent).
  • Membership of MCIOB/MAPM/MRICS/MICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  • Experience in the successful delivery phase of projects and programmes in the energy sector.
  • Construction management expertise.
  • Developing commercial and financial acumen.
  • Experience leading parts of construction projects within large, diverse teams.
  • Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape the outlook of the projects you are working on.


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