Senior Mechanical / HVAC Project Manager - Redcar
Locations: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees
Overview
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Mechanical / HVAC Project Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland. This role supports a major sustainability initiative, alongside consortium partners and bp (British Petroleum), to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, supporting Teesside's decarbonisation goals.
Responsibilities
* Manage the project team designers and supply chain to deliver projects to time, cost, and quality targets and standards
* Overall responsibility for the successful completion of the section of works/overall project and to lead by example, managing day-to-day delivery of construction projects
* Ensure site records are accurately maintained and available
* Ensure all team members are fully inducted and carry out role-specific requirements, identifying opportunities for improvement
* Lead and motivate the team and manage performance, undertaking training/coaching as appropriate
* Draw up and monitor short-term programmes
* Maintain accurate progress records
* Deliver regular Toolbox Talks and positively engage the team
* Maintain awareness of budget, cost control and cost recovery, ensuring that expenditure aligns with the contract budget and that resources are utilised efficiently
* Live the Balfour Beatty Values and maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm
* Support the delivery of CSUK's Sustainability activities
Health, Safety & Environmental
* Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, staff and supply chain within area of control under the safety policy, in conjunction with local HSE
* Carry out periodic Safety & Environment Tours as required by the Project H&S Plan
* Support Accident / Incident Investigations
* Identify and implement improvement options and lead actions accordingly
* Lead periodic risk reviews and present to the Project Risk Register, and recommend changes
* Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System
* Keep up to date with changes in legislation and cascade information to the team
Production Control
* Manage sub-contractors, including monitoring attendance and progress, providing direct instruction and support as necessary to achieve contractual arrangements
* Produce and regularly review the project programme to ensure completion on time under the supervision of a Project Manager
* Ensure detailed plans are available commensurate with the overall project plan, ensuring material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet deadlines
Quality
* Maintain targets and KPIs in line with project objectives and monitor performance
* Ensure site audits are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
* Proactively implement systems and processes to manage the quality of the constructive works
* Lead working groups focused on Improvement Areas
Productivity
* Carry out constructive analysis of fully resourced programme and report findings
* Manage sub-contractor performance based on KPIs
* Ensure production of operational target programmes to reflect the overall construction programme
* Liaise with the Project Manager to stay aware of project progress and ensure all additional work is identified; notify the Senior Project Team of opportunities and risks
* Lead weekly team meetings to review performance on site
* Consider commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these into decision making, working with the project's Surveyor
Essential Qualities & Experience (Core)
* The ability to communicate effectively to manage customer relationships, with strong planning and organisational skills
* A successful track record in managing operational delivery within a construction environment
* Ability to communicate safe systems of work and implement improvements
* Capable of taking ownership of tasks and guiding a team to deliver results
* Ability to work under pressure to deadlines and adapt to variable workloads
* CSCS Card and SMSTS qualified
* Excellent team player and leader, able to work independently
* Decision-making with a solution-oriented approach
* Excellent communication skills and interpersonal/influencing ability
* Confident presentation abilities
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
* Strong leadership and management skills with multi-disciplinary team experience
* Self-starter with good time management
Essential Qualities & Experience (Health, Safety & Environmental and Quality)
* Understand methods statements and coach others in document production
* Understand and guide Accident/Incident investigations
* Good working knowledge of current H&S legislation
* Proficient in applying H&S management
* Understanding of Organisational Business Management Systems and handover/self-certification requirements
Commercial
* Experience setting and managing targets in line with budget
* Ability to produce and proactively track a realistic programme
* Ability to identify elements for cost recovery and guide team members in maintaining project records
* Understand relevant Contract terms and conditions for each project
Desirable
* Experience on a variety of project types
* Temporary Works awareness/experience
* Holds a relevant formal qualification or is pursuing one
* Holds a current driving license
Company Information & Benefits
Our people are our biggest asset. We offer a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with ongoing development opportunities.
Key benefits include:
* An attractive/negotiated salary
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Company car if applicable
* Pension savings schemes
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and family-friendly policies
* Access to Refer and Earn scheme
* Discretionary annual salary reviews
Diversity, Inclusion and Equality
Balfour Beatty is a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. We are committed to being Disability Confident and will offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements. For more information, visit:
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