About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to work on a high-end fit out project located in central Birmingham. This scheme is due to commence in March 2023. This is a permanent role for 8 months or until completion of the project in Autumn 2023.
This role will encompass leading of the project delivery on site, ensuring smooth construction process including, management of construction programme, minimising/eliminating potential programme delays and making sure all work is completed on time, within the parameters of the design and to a very high quality, both in terms of the finished project and the service that our clients receive.
The Construction Manager will manage all site labour and trade contractors, liaise with associated consultants and be able to chair regular site progress meetings. This manager will work alongside the Site Manager who will manage all the site activities and Health & Safety, overseeing trades packages with the support of this sought-after Construction Manager.
This is a contract role that will run for the length of the project with the potential for more work once this project completes.
If you feel this role will be well suited to you, please do not hesitate to get in touch, please email us your CV highlighting the relevant track record of projects of similar nature.
Contact: recruitment@archetypely.com
Strictly NO AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS. We do not accept any liability for candidates’ introductions made by recruiters and will not pay for it. Any introduction made by recruiters will be considered a free gift, without any associated payment.
Requirements
Experience:
The ideal candidate for the role will be a well-established Construction Manager who has an extensive experience of managing high-end fit out and refurbishment projects, with a proven track record across schemes of a similar nature.
The perfect candidate will have a Degree level qualifications and have progressed from a trade background within the refurbishment market and have specific experience of managing the fit out of high end projects, hotels and/or restaurants, understand the building process, with the ability to be hands on when required.
We are looking for a good communicator, able to manage and interact with contractors in a positive engaging manner with minimum of 5 years' experience as a lead Construction Manager in construction interior fit outs and refurbishment sector with ability to understand construction drawings, do the setting out and ensure that commercial opportunities are maximised to achieve savings while maintaining the highest quality of the final product.
Essential Requirements:
- SMSTS, First Aid at Work
- Client Facing
- Fluent English
- Strong IT skills, including but not limited to Word and Excel at an intermediate level. Ability to use Outlook for emails, calendar meetings, zoom conference calls, printers and scanners in daily use etc.
- Must be based within a commutable distance to central Birmingham (under 1 hour of travel)
Desirable Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent
- A trades background – carpentry ideally
- Knowledge of any additional European language
About the Company
We are a boutique project and construction management company which has found excellent success in a niche area of the industry, offering clients industry expertise, professional solutions, and most importantly – results. We mainly work on hospitality and leisure projects up to £7m, specializing in refurbishment and fit out projects for blue chip clients.
Our business prides itself on the quality of our work and this is shown by the list of well-known prestigious clients with whom we do repeat business.
The founder and director stays hands-on within the business, having a strong input into all live projects giving this company a very tight-knit, family feel.