Skanska
Construction Manager
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DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
We are currently looking for a Construction Manager who will effectively and professionally plan, manage, coordinate and monitor the specific areas and sub-contract packages of the construction works including from structural packages (including demolition) to internal fit-out associated with the successful delivery of a High Spec commercial offices.
As the Construction Manager, you will:
- Manage the trade contractors including the production of working drawings, procurement and prefabrication and performance on site.
- Oversee subcontractors, labour and material requirements for the contract and support Project Managers with matters primarily relating to on and off-site activities.
- Coordinate and manage trades on site with regards to both build trades and MEP trades, coordinating works through programme planning and production control procedures.
- Solve site problems when they occur, providing feedback to Project Managers on any defects or defaults found and put forward any innovative ideas to alter current methodology.
- Understand the design process, and work with the design manager, within cost restraints, to facilitate the design, and coordination of production information, to suit site requirements and conditions.
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We are looking for:
- Construction related qualification to HNC level.
- Member, or working towards membership, of a professional institution (MCIOB/ICE highly desirable)
- Be in possession of a current Managers CSCS card and other relevant qualifications including SMSTS
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- IT skills - basic MS office/Outlook/Adobe/BIM
- Suitable experience as a Construction Manager on similar size, and type, projects for a tier 1 main contractor.
- Previous experience in working and managing commercial office construction projects.
- Previous experience of managing multiple trade contractors inc MEP
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
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Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
City/town: London
Job field: Construction
External closing date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Type of contract: Permanent
ID: 6782
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