Role Description

Skills required

You'll need:

• leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
• problem-solving skills
• decision-making skills
• organisational and planning skills
• maths and IT skills

What you'll do

You'll usually work for building companies and specialist subcontractors. You might also manage projects for local authorities, government departments, or utility and engineering firms.

Your day-to-day activities may include:

• checking plans with architects, surveyors and engineers
• hiring staff and buying materials
• planning work schedules
• monitoring building progress and costs
• checking quality
• reporting to clients
• maintaining and promoting health and safety
• You'll be the main point of contact for subcontractors and the public. As a senior manager you may need to oversee several projects at the same time.