• buyers before building work begins

• Discussing plans with architects and surveyors 

• Planning work schedules for the job using project management software

• Preparing the site by hiring staff, installing temporary offices and taking delivery of materials

• Working closely with the site workforce once building is underway

• Monitoring progress, costs and checking quality

• Making sure the work meets legal requirements and Building Regulations

• Reporting regularly to the client

• Excellent people skills to work with staff at all levels

• A creative approach to problem solving

• Ability to motivate your team

• Excellent organisational and planning skills

• Ability to take on responsibility and make decisions

• Good maths and IT skills

• In-depth knowledge of building methods

• Awareness of health and safety

You would work around 40 hours a week 
Monday to Friday with some added evening or weekend work. You would be the main point of contact for subcontractors and the public and as a senior manager you could oversee several projects at the same time. Some of your time would be spent travelling between sites and meeting clients and contractors. Site work would be in all weather conditions and you may sometimes have to work at heights. 

• Relevant foundation degree or HNC/HND degree, e.g. Construction management, constuction engineering, survey or civil engineering, building studies

• Several years’ industry experience 

• Background as a building technician,   estimator, or site supervisor

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