Construction Manager

Location High Wycombe
Discipline: Engineering Recruitment Specialists, Data Centre & Critical Engineering , Project Management Recruitment Agency
Salary: £60000.0
Contact name: Robert Ashworth

Contact email: bob@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 18151
Published: 5 days ago

Job Title: Construction Manager – Defence Sector
Location: High Wycombe
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Holidays: 26 days plus bank holidays
Clearance: SC (minimum)

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our Defence Region team, delivering a variety of construction and refurbishment projects across the MOD Built Estate in High Wycombe and the Southeast. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects valued between £100k and £5 million, overseeing the full construction lifecycle from planning to completion.

Essential: Candidates must already hold High Level Security Clearance (SC or higher) or have recently lapsed clearance and must be UK Sole Nationals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously, prioritising workload effectively

  • Lead new build and refurbishment projects through all phases of construction

  • Plan, manage, and coordinate projects in line with MOD and company governance

  • Report progress, risks, and budget performance to senior stakeholders and clients

  • Manage stakeholder relationships, including clients, contractors, designers, end users, and military personnel

  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

  • Background in Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

  • CSCS Card holder

  • SMSTS qualification

  • Health & Safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH)

  • Active or recently lapsed Security Clearance (SC minimum)

  • Must be a UK Sole National and willing to undergo further clearance if required

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

  • Commercial awareness and experience managing a supply chain

  • Knowledge of RIBA phases advantageous

  • Proactive, solution-focused, and able to support the wider delivery team

Benefits:

  • Up to £60,000 per annum

  • Car allowance included

  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile MOD and defence infrastructure projects

If you are an experienced Construction Manager with SC clearance looking to progress your career within the Defence sector, apply now to join a dynamic and supportive team.