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Construction Project Manager (Electrical)
Posted 3 days ago by Russell Taylor Group Ltd
RoleConstruction Project ManagerLocation: OxfordRate: £400 - £450pdProject: New Technology Institute DevelopmentStart Da...
- Rate £450 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Site Manager Construction
Posted 1 week ago by Precision Recruitment Group Ltd
The RoleReporting to a visiting Contracts Manager, you will be the No.1 Site Manager on site and responsible for the day...
- Rate £270 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Low Hartburn, Stockton-On-Tees (TS18), TS18 3RT
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About Our Construction Manager Contract Roles
What does a construction manager contractor do?
Organisations bring in Construction Manager contractors to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of construction works on site, overseeing the programme, workforce, subcontractors, and resources required to deliver a project safely, to specification, on time, and within budget. The work involves planning and sequencing construction activities, managing and coordinating subcontractor packages, monitoring and reporting progress against programme, managing site safety in accordance with CDM regulations, resolving technical and logistical issues as they arise, and maintaining the quality of construction output. Construction Manager contractors are brought in on major projects where dedicated site leadership is required, or to cover a vacancy within a project team during delivery.
What sets strong Construction Manager contractors apart is are built primarily on practical site management experience on comparable projects. The ability to manage complex, multi-trade construction programmes, coordinate subcontractor interfaces, and maintain momentum on site under the pressures of programme and cost is the core competency. Familiarity with the relevant contract form, particularly NEC or JCT, and the ability to manage the interface between commercial and operational delivery is expected at senior levels. SMSTS certification, a valid CSCS card, and First Aid at Work certification are standard requirements for site-based roles. CIOB membership or chartership is well regarded, and a degree or HNC in construction management or civil engineering is a common requirement at Construction Manager level.
What is the market like for construction manager contractors?
The market for Construction Manager contractors is a consistently active market driven by the volume and variety of construction and infrastructure work across the UK. The residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors all generate demand for experienced Construction Managers on a contract basis, particularly on projects of sufficient scale to justify dedicated site management resource. The skills required are broadly transferable across project types at mid level, though senior roles on major infrastructure or complex specialist construction programmes typically require specific sector experience. Rate levels mirror seniority and project complexity, with Construction Managers on major programmes commanding rates at the top end of the site management contractor market.
How much do construction manager contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for construction manager roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many construction manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 construction manager contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to August 2026.