Bennett Construction is seeking an experienced RC Frame Manager with a strong engineering background to join the team delivering a major residential development at Silvertown, East London.
As Principal Contractor, Bennett Construction is delivering 326 apartments across three residential blocks within Plot 1D2D, comprising apartment buildings ranging from six to twelve storeys alongside flexible commercial space and landscaped communal courtyards.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the RC frame package, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of all structural works. This role is ideally suited to an individual who has progressed from a Site Engineer or Senior Engineer background and possesses a detailed technical understanding of reinforced concrete frame construction.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the delivery of all RC frame and structural works from groundworks through to superstructure completion.
* Coordinate and oversee RC frame subcontractors, engineers, temporary works, crane operations, and logistics activities.
* Review drawings, specifications, and engineering information to ensure technical compliance and buildability.
* Work closely with the Project Manager, Design Team, Structural Engineers, and Commercial Team to ensure programme objectives are achieved.
* Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery plans where required.
* Ensure quality assurance procedures are maintained, including inspections, benchmarks, tolerances, and sign-offs.
* Lead health and safety performance across all structural activities.
* Manage temporary works coordination and ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
* Identify and resolve technical challenges while maintaining programme and quality standards.
* Produce progress reports and attend coordination meetings with senior project stakeholders.
Requirements
* Engineering qualification (Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or similar).
* Proven experience as an RC Frame Manager, Package Manager, Senior Engineer, or Construction Manager on large residential developments.
* Strong technical understanding of reinforced concrete frame construction, including foundations, retaining structures, columns, walls, cores, slabs, and jumpform systems.
* Experience managing RC frame subcontractors on multi-storey residential projects.
* Ability to interpret structural drawings, specifications, and temporary works designs.
* Excellent planning, coordination, and leadership skills.
* SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications.
* Strong understanding of quality assurance, engineering tolerances, and health and safety regulations.
What's on Offer
* £70,000 salary plus attractive package.
* Opportunity to play a key role on a landmark residential development delivering 326 apartments across three blocks.
* Long-term career progression with a respected and growing main contractor.
* Exposure to a technically challenging RC frame package with significant responsibility and autonomy.
This opportunity would suit an engineer-led construction professional looking to step into, or further develop, an RC Frame Manager position on a major London residential scheme
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year