Construction Manager

Description:

Note: Please submit a covering letter with your application to our email. Application with no cover letter will be rejected.

Note: 3 stage interviews, starting with Questionnaire, phone interview, and face to face interview

Note: 1-month trial period will be carried out to understand your experience, at this stage your CV, and application information will be validated, and references will be sought.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

Introduction

Do you want to make a difference in the world?

Do you aspire to drive the change in the construction industry?

Are you looking for a company to thrive in and reach the top of the ladder?

If so, Maple People is a young commercial interior construction company seeking a well experienced, high-performing, and passionate construction professional to join their team as a Construction Manager, where you will have the chance to lead the growth of the construction arm and become the change maker you have always dreamed of being.

Introduction

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a hunger to grow, and with experience in commercial interior construction in the UK, to take the lead of the Construction delivery arm of the business and grow into the role of Head of Construction.

We are seeking someone with a proven track record (this will be tested), and leadership skills who has a passion and commitment to making our industry better and reduce the impact of construction on the planet. To support the successful candidate, we offer tailored training, unique well-being benefits, performance-related bonuses, and paid trips to volunteer around the world.

The nature of this role demands personal drive and commitment. It is more than just a job. We expect the role to develop the construction arm, set precedence in the business, and recruit more roles to grow the construction arm as well as further our vision.

Role description:

Role: Construction Manager

Hours: Full-time, 8am-4pm Monday to Friday, On site (no working from home)

Company: Maple People Limited

Contract: PAYE, full-time

Location: Operating from Old Street, London, on-site central London, Full-time role.

Salary: £60k + (negotiable based on skills and attributes)

Commission: 5% of profits paid as commission for every successful project delivery

Role and Responsibilities:

We are a small but growing team of 6 and your role will require you taking responsibility of 2 projects (£100 to £500k), and small local projects from start through to finish. You will be expected to manage the entire site, communication, contractors through to quality control and handover.

* Lead the growth of Maple People construction arm.

* Deliver multiple projects simultaneously (2 large up to £500k, and 2 small from £5k).

* Project and site management as required.

* Conduct Project Meetings, take notes and monitor actions.

* Site logistics, orders, building management liaison, and communication.

* Health & Safety management, as well as site cleanliness (VERY important)

* Recruit and directly manage construction staff, and contractors.

* Contribute towards Upcycling materials including logistics and pricing.

* Support project bids and manage pre-construction processes in conjunction with CEO.

* Ensure projects are delivered to a high (Maple) standard, on time, and budget.

* Assess failures, identify reasons, design, and implement fixes as part of our ISOs.

* Refine and implement business growth plans agreed with CEO.

* Important: The individual must be able to get hands-on with projects when needed.

Experience:

* Minimum 5 years of construction management experience in the UK: commercial interiors.

* Minimum 3 years of Design & Build interior construction experience in the UK.

* Computer Literacy – Outlook, Word, Excel, Reporting and emails.

* Experience in innovative thinking and problem solving (you will be asked for examples).

* Full construction management – start to finish examples will be required.

* Evidence of successful initiatives implemented in construction.

Attributes of Ideal Candidate:

* Hungry to lead a change in construction.

* Strong leadership skills, people management.

* Planning and Execution of projects right down to handover day.

* Computer literacy & communication skills

* The drive to live and breathe this role as a career or vocation, not just a job.

* A strong, relationship-building personality with the ability to understand others and get them ‘on board’.

* A passion for construction and understanding of its impact on people and the planet.

* Passionate about making a difference.

* Creative and innovative mindset. ‘How can we do this better?’ approach.

* A people person with a great work ethic.

Bonuses & Benefits:

Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus opportunity: Potential to become a Head of Construction, or Director.

Annual Leave: 20 days annual leave + paid leave between Christmas and New Year's

Annual Increase: Cost of living +1% increase annually.

Wellbeing: Unique benefits up to £1,500 contribution per year.

Shares: Opportunity to gain shares in the business with loyalty and service.

Commission: Up to maximum of 5% of build cost paid in commission for projects brought in – sliding scale

About us:

We are here to change the world, through innovations, and proving sustainable construction works. Our approach blends everything that matters most to us and our clients – sustainability with affordability, innovation with function, and the highest level of customer service.

We are human, and value human dignity. Which is why we aim to provide 1 million people with clean water and Sanitary facilities. Through our partners we give back 10% of our profits, with the aim of touching 1 million lives. By working with us, you become part of our mission and the overall solution.

Our Vision - Maple People has a vision of a future where construction is inherently sustainable, with mechanisms in place to operate buildings without taking from or harming our planet.

Our Mission - Our mission is to revolutionise the construction industry. By educating those around us and creating innovative solutions, we will ensure that we leave the world better than we found.

Our Values - People always come first; we believe in the art of customer service and our duty to be good global citizens by sharing our wealth and encouraging new talent, especially in those who support sustainability