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As a production manager or director in construction, you’ll be in charge of the resources needed for the building and upkeep of civil and structural engineering works, like bridges, roads and factories. Read our job profile to see what the role is like and what you need to study to start your career.
A role in production management in construction typically means you’ll work on a variety of construction types, although you may also specialise in a particular area of construction e.g., the building of bridges or apartment blocks. You may be expected to work extended hours to meet deadlines and could be on call at weekends and public holidays, depending on the project.
Overseeing the whole production process, you’ll use your organisational and leadership skills to manage all parts of production from drawing up the plans to supervising and motivating the construction team. It’s a hands-on job that comes with responsibility so it can be rewarding when it goes well.
Daily tasks will vary but could involve:
The average salary for a production manager or director in construction in the UK is £52,000. Graduates start at around £34,000.
You may need to travel in between sites and if the site is far away, you may need to spend time away from home.
You won’t get much opportunity to work from home as a lot of your time will be spent on site. However, you may be able to do some of your administrative tasks from home.
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