Overview
About The Role: Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure over 115 years, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks. Selected by bp to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage, this project aims to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster. Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Construction Manager for the NZT project based at the Redcar and Cleveland site.
Role Purpose: Ownership and leadership of construction activities on the project, including briefings, RAMS, setting people to work safely, managing all subcontract works on site, supervising site managers, and ensuring the project is run safely and to programme. Present progress onsite at monthly PRM reviews. Report to the Project Manager and liaise with key team members such as QS/Design/Planning.
Responsibilities
* Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards
* Drive a strong safety culture, promote continuous improvement, and ensure safety targets are met
* Support sustainability objectives, including waste, energy, and water management, and engage with clients and communities
* Ensure project plans and schedules are robust, well-communicated, and optimise resources
* Manage subcontractors, monitoring performance and progress to meet contractual requirements
* Work with design teams and consultants to meet project deadlines
* Understand and contribute to commercial decision-making alongside the Project Surveyor
* Keep Project/Contract Managers informed of progress, risks, and changes
* Support resourcing, team management, and customer relationships throughout delivery
* Ensure company procedures and policies are followed, maintaining high standards and compliance
* Manage defects and post-completion issues to maintain strong client relationships
* Take ownership of documentation and deliverables from conception through to handover
* Promote a strong HSE culture and ensure compliance with all safety requirements
* Support sustainability initiatives and maintain focus on Zero Harm
* Commit to continuous development and uphold company values
Qualifications
* Previous Construction Management experience within the relevant industry is required
* Ability to communicate effectively to manage customer relationships, in addition to planning and organisation skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency
* Effective leadership skills, including experience of leading teams and the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets
* Financial awareness is required to deliver targets, with a desire to continuously improve safety and sustainability performance
* An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required
* A relevant professional qualification, such as APMP, and a relevant technical qualification are desirable
* Experience of Lean Construction principles and Lean practitioner training are desirable
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business delivers some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects, including HS2, the new high-speed railway, and Hinkley Point C. We use the latest technology to drive productivity and create a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. We provide consultancy, design, construction, and maintenance services with proven capability to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and Inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and AFBE, and we have committed to action through various statements and recognitions, including the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme.
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