Senior Constraction Manager

Hackney, London
Maple People Ltd

Note: Please submit a cover letter with your application. Application with no cover letter will be rejected.

Note: 3 stage interviews, starting with Questionnaire, phone interview, and face-to-face interview

Note: a 1-month trial period will be carried out to understand your experience, at this stage your CV, and application information will be validated, and references will be sought.

Note: this role implies working on-site.

Construction Manager Introduction

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a hunger to grow, and with experience in commercial interior construction in the UK, to take the lead of the Construction delivery arm of the business and grow into the role of Head of Construction.

We are seeking someone with a proven track record (this will be tested), and leadership skills who has a passion and commitment to making our industry better and reduce the impact of construction on the planet. To support the successful candidate, we offer tailored training, unique well-being benefits, performance-related bonuses, and paid trips to volunteer around the world.

The nature of this role demands personal drive and commitment. It is more than just a job. We expect the role to develop the construction arm, set precedence in the business, and recruit more roles to grow the construction arm as well as further our vision.

Construction Manager Role and Responsibilities:

We are a small but growing team of 6 and your role will require you taking responsibility of 2 projects (£100 to £500k), and small local projects from start through to finish. You will be expected to manage the entire site, communication, contractors through to quality control and handover.

• Lead the growth of Maple People construction arm.
• Deliver multiple fit-out CAT A projects simultaneously (2 large up to £500k, and 2 small from £5k).
• Project and site management as required: full cycle including pre-construction.
• Conduct Project Meetings, take notes and monitor actions.
• Site logistics, orders, building management liaison, and communication.
• Health & Safety management, as well as site cleanliness (VERY important)
• Recruit and directly manage construction staff, and contractors.
• Contribute towards Upcycling materials including logistics and pricing.
• Support project bids and manage pre-construction processes in conjunction with CEO.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high (Maple) standard, on time, and budget.
• Assess failures, identify reasons, design, and implement fixes as part of our ISOs.
• Refine and implement business growth plans agreed with CEO.
• The individual must be able to get hands-on with projects when needed.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of construction management experience in the UK: commercial interiors.
• Minimum 3 years of Design & Build interior construction experience in the UK.
• Computer Literacy Outlook, Word, Excel, Reporting and emails.
• Experience in innovative thinking and problem solving (you will be asked for examples).
• Full construction management start to finish examples will be required.
• Evidence of successful initiatives implemented in construction.

Attributes of Ideal Candidate:

Hungry to lead a change in construction, passionate about making a difference.

The drive to live and breathe this role as a career or vocation, not just a job.

Strong leadership skills, people management.

Planning and Execution of projects right down to handover day.

Computer literacy & communication skills

A strong, relationship-building personality with the ability to understand others and get them on board .

A passion for construction and understanding of its impact on people and the planet.

Creative and innovative mindset. How can we do this better? approach.

A people person with a great work ethic.

Bonuses & Benefits:

• Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus opportunity: Potential to become a Head of Construction or Director.
• Annual Leave: 20 days annual leave + paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s
• Annual Increase: Cost of living +1% increase annually.
• Wellbeing: Unique benefits up to £1,500 contribution per year.
• Shares: Opportunity to gain shares in the business with loyalty and service.
• Commission: Up to a maximum of 5% of build cost paid in commission for projects brought in sliding scale