Job Description

Sanctuary is one of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

Construction Manager

London based with a balance of home and office working - Covering the London, East & South East Regions

55,761 - 58,696 per year plus Company car or car allowance

35 hours per week

We are looking for a Construction Manager to take lead and be responsible for the delivery of new build construction programmes and projects within the region. You will manage and monitor the day to day delivery of these programmes and projects on behalf of the Group, built via external contractors on our behalf also including through our own in-house construction team.


Joining the development department, you will be based at Blackwall Reach London with a balance of home and office working and will need to travel to different sites within the area.


We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to assist in our ambition to develop new build housing within the region. You will be responsible for monitoring the construction and delivery of a range of projects including residential homes for rent and sale, apartment blocks and care homes. With a background in monitoring standards and controlling contractors to ensure quality is maintained and that all work is carried out to specification, this is a great opportunity to progress and develop your career within an ambitious organisation.

The role of Construction Manager

will include:

Overseeing and monitoring the day to day delivery of construction projects to ensure compliance with technical design and quality standards Inspecting all stages of construction and providing technical support and advice Delivering high quality and value for money construction projects in line with legislative and regulatory requirements Ensuring Health and Safety standards are met throughout completion of construction works Effectively managing, communicating and maintaining relationships with internal and external customers, including contractors Ensuring all construction projects are fit for purpose, completed to a high standard and meet the needs of the intended end user Effective line management of staff within the team; carrying out performance management duties and developing quality staff

Skills and experiences:

Demonstrable experience working in a similar role within the new build construction industry Knowledge of building standards, regulations, legislation and current practice. Including the practical application of Health and Safety legislation Previous experience in managing quality in construction projects in a complex and demanding environment Ability to prioritise, plan, schedule and evaluate works and solve problems effectively Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook This role will involve driving on company business. The Construction Manager will spend most of their time at various sites throughout the region. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving license

Why work for us?

One of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:


25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits Life Assurance Employee Volunteering scheme Employee Advice Service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues 55,761 per annum (rising to 58,696 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 12 May 2025

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you -corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.


We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.

Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.