Job Description:

Construction Manager

Salary and Package - £50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
- Company vehicle
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- 29 days holiday entitlement
- Overtime available where required

Location - Barnsley South Yorkshire

Full-time, Permanent Position

Construction Manager opportunity with a long-established specialist contractor delivering aluminium curtain walling, windows and doors across the UK. This Construction Manager role offers a varied workload across commercial, residential, healthcare and student accommodation projects. An experienced Construction Manager will join a stable and growing business with a strong reputation for quality delivery. This Construction Manager position suits someone confident managing live construction sites, subcontractors and client relationships from pre-construction through to handover.

About the Company

Established for over 30 years, this contractor specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural aluminium curtain walling, windows, doors and shopfront systems. Operating nationwide, the business delivers projects across commercial, healthcare, education, residential, retail and student accommodation sectors, working alongside leading main contractors and developers.

Why Join Them

This is a well-established business with a consistent project pipeline and a hands-on management team involved in day-to-day operations. The company has built long-standing relationships within the industry and continues to invest in its people, systems and future growth. You will be joining an experienced team with a practical approach to project delivery, where quality of work and collaboration on site are valued.

About the Role

The successful candidate will oversee multiple live construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to programme. You will act as a key link between site teams, subcontractors, clients and the office, helping to maintain high standards throughout delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing live sites from pre-contract stage through to completion and handover
• Attending project and pre-start meetings with clients and contractors
• Supervising site teams and subcontract labour
• Monitoring quality, safety and programme performance on site
• Producing progress reports, site updates and photographic records
• Assisting with RAMS and ensuring safe working practices are followed
• Managing client communication and resolving site-related issues
• Supporting project programming and identifying potential delays
• Monitoring labour, materials and resource allocation
• Carrying out regular inspections and quality checks
• Supporting procurement decisions and reviewing subcontractor performance
• Maintaining accurate records and site documentation

Requirements:

• Previous construction management experience within façade, glazing, curtain walling or related construction sectors
• SMSTS qualification
• CSCS Card
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and site activities
• Comfortable travelling and working away where required
• Practical problem-solving approach and strong attention to detail

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager to join a respected specialist contractor with a strong reputation, secure workload and long-term growth plans. The role offers a good level of autonomy, varied projects and the chance to play an important part in delivering high-quality schemes nationwide.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.