Wates Group
Construction Manager
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Construction Manager - Ministry of Justice Framework
Location: Warrington or London Office (with travel to project sites as required)
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and provide operational leadership across multiple concurrent projects delivered through our established Ministry of Justice (MoJ) framework.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, maintenance, and capital works projects within secure and operational environments, ensuring successful delivery from inception through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct oversight and leadership across multiple live construction projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Lead and support Site Managers, Project Managers, and delivery teams.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with MoJ stakeholders, consultants, and supply chain partners.
- Monitor project performance, manage risks, and drive continuous improvement.
- Support commercial performance, forecasting, and resource planning across the project portfolio.
- Promote a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture across all sites.
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About You
- Proven experience in a Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager, or Project Manager position.
- Track record of successfully managing multiple construction projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Excellent understanding of construction delivery, programme management, and project controls.
- Commercially aware with experience working alongside Quantity Surveying and Commercial teams.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable
- Experience delivering projects within the public sector, particularly MoJ, Defence, Healthcare, or Education environments.
- Experience working within secure or operational facilities.
- SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and relevant construction qualifications.
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Our Commitments
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk
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