Construction Manager

Summary

• Construction Manager 
• Permanent role
• Based at Manchester Airport

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service
• Two volunteering days per year

The role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Capital Delivery team at Manchester Airport as an Construction Manager.

You will support our construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to timelines and quality standards. As a Construction Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Construction Manager, subcontractors, and project delivery teams to coordinate activities, manage resources, and maintain effective communication with all stakeholders. In addition, you will;

• You will be an advocate of MAG's value of safety first, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will build relationships to manage and influence stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Act as Manchester Airport Group’s day-to-day site representative to monitor so that the contractor’s site activities are conducted safely and efficiently with minimum impact on the environment and operational airport, and the work is of a high standard and in accordance with the relevant specifications and latest practices.
• Monitor progress of the works by regular site visits and inspections, comparing work in progress with contract documentation, and information given at site meetings and with the overall contract programme.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a client-side construction management role and contribute to the success of exciting projects across Manchester Airport 

You will also be required to provide Construction Management support throughout all stages of the project lifecycle within all assigned projects and work with Project Managers to support the successful delivery of the Capital Plan.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are a diverse and supportive team that encourage and enjoy teamwork in and out of the office. We celebrate each success as a team and support in equal measure. We would like someone to join us who is enthusiastic and motivated to learn and develop your existing skills.

Some prior experience working in a Construction, Engineering or Building Services environment, or similar discipline with a clear focus on Health and Safety and Quality Assurance is desirable. As is your ability to work within set time frames and be able to communicate effectively and confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

You will be working towards or be current member of a professional body such as RICS, APM, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, or similar, along with a solid understanding of the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, would be beneficial.