Construction Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Construction Manager to join Mace’s Senior Construction Delivery Team. The role will support the Construction Lead and senior leadership in delivering projects safely, on time and to quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of the Senior Construction Delivery Team, taking direction from the Construction Lead and senior leadership.
• Promote business priorities across Construction to Production, Digital & Data and responsible business.
• Develop short‑term plans, coordinate trade and sub‑contractors, and own safety, wellbeing and quality deliverables for project sections.
• Support managers in focused forecast look‑ahead meetings, providing authority and guidance.
• Maintain strong relationships with client and design teams, manage QA processes to final sign‑off.
• Provide technical expertise on Mace onsite standards and ensure their implementation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement plans and business improvements.
• Collaborate on net‑zero carbon transition and manage associated emissions during delivery.

Required profile

• Detailed knowledge of construction methodologies, project delivery processes and site safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of digital construction platforms and their on‑site implementation.
• Proven experience managing multiple large work packages simultaneously.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling and budget management.
• Ability to lead by example with professionalism, fairness and sound judgment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ownership of issue resolution.
• Adaptable communication and management style to achieve results.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and developing team members.

Required skills

• Construction methodologies
• Project planning and scheduling
• Budget management
• Digital construction platforms
• Site safety management