Senior Construction manager

Watford, Hertfordshire
Falcon Green Personnel

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering large-scale industrial and logistics developments.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of major warehouse, distribution centre, and industrial (“shed”) projects from inception through to completion. The successful candidate will have a proven background delivering steel frame industrial developments and will be confident managing multiple work packages, site teams, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Please note: We will only consider candidates with proven industrial/logistics or large-scale shed building experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day construction delivery of large industrial and logistics developments.
• Manage Construction Managers, Site Managers, Engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate structural steel, groundworks, cladding, roofing, concrete floor slabs, M&E, and fit-out packages.
• Drive programme performance and identify solutions to maintain key project milestones.
• Chair site meetings and liaise with clients, consultants, and the commercial team.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, and project handover.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Promote a collaborative culture across the project team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Construction Manager or Construction Manager delivering industrial or logistics developments.
• Extensive experience constructing large steel frame warehouse, distribution centre, manufacturing, or industrial (“shed”) projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel, cladding, roofing systems, concrete floor slabs, and external works.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams on complex construction programmes.
• Commercial awareness with a strong focus on quality and programme delivery.
• SMSTS, Black CSCS Card, and First Aid qualifications are essential.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on landmark industrial and logistics developments.
• Long-term career progression with a respected main contractor.
• Supportive working environment with a strong pipeline of future projects.