Construction Managers

A Construction Manager manages construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.

About this Career

Average Salary

£38,739

New workers start at around £11,614. Normal pay is £38,739 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £85,944

Annual Openings

133

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Receives reports upon work in progress to ensure that materials and construction methods meet with specifications and statutory requirements and that there are no deviations from agreed plans.
  • Plans, directs and co-ordinates the construction and maintenance of civil and structural engineering works, including demolition, pipelines and pilings.
  • Receives invitations to tender, arranges for estimates and liaises with client, architects, Chartered architectual technologists and engineers for the preparation of contracts.
  • Liaises with other managers to plan overall production activity and construction activities, sets quality standards and estimates timescales and costs.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills Importance
Monitoring 59%
Writing 54%
Speaking 54%
Critical Thinking 54%
Reading Comprehension 52%
Active Listening 52%
Active Learning 47%
Learning Strategies 42%
Mathematics 39%
Science 0%

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