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Construction Manager

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awepeople logoAwepeople · Reading Area
Full-timeOn-site1w ago
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If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Construction Manager Location: located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £49,480 up to £78,200 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Enjoy real work-life balance at AWE. We operate a 9‑day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off . On top of that, you'll receive 270 hours of annual leave , 26 non‑working Fridays , and an extra day off on Christmas Eve - because your time truly matters. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. AWE is currently recruiting for a Client Construction Manager , to be responsible for delivering both pre-construction and delivery of construction projects and associated activities. Plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate construction work, in line with the project delivery strategy. Provide technical construction expertise/advice throughout the project lifecycle. Provide management and governance to maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality. Ensure the construction management standards, procedures and work instructions governing construction are followed. Ensure construction teams are appropriately organised and that key personnel are competent to undertake their roles. Ensure construction records are maintained to support commissioning and project handover activities. Responsible for task management, to meet the professional standards, performance and integrity of the work and reporting information necessary to support the project and business objectives. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Have a suitable amount of experience in operating in the build environment, with a proven track record in successfully planning, managing and monitoring construction work. Hold an industry standard, construction/build environment qualification (e.g.: NVQ Level 6, HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent), aligned to their discipline/specialism. Demonstrate an exceptional level of awareness and understanding in construction environment, safety and health regulations and legislation. Ideally hold a Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), or National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) Construction accreditation, or a suitable equivalent. Hold an appropriate industry recognised safety scheme card, (i.e.: a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager's card, Client Contractor National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport card or a suitable equivalent. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay also including Shared Parental Leave. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston . #LI-DG2 Next steps: Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. Important things you need to know: We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has be


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