STRABAG UK is seeking an experienced Construction Manager (Tunnelling) to lead the successful delivery of complex underground infrastructure projects from early work‑winning stages through to final handover.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.
* 12+ years’ experience in construction and in a supervisory capacity.
* Broad range of tunnelling experience including SCL, TBM and varied ground conditions.
* Demonstrable major tunnel project experience.
* Strong communication skills.
* Leadership skills and an ability to motivate a team to ensure a high standard of work.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills for writing and monitoring project plans and schedules and utilising time and resources effectively.
* Resilience and problem‑solving skills to overcome unexpected challenges during the construction process.
* An ability to make decisions under pressure so that the project can progress.
* Strong attention to detail developing documentation for bidding, governance and project delivery.
* A detailed understanding of health and safety procedures and legislation to run a safe construction site.
* Maths and IT skills, including knowledge of relevant building methods and project‑management software to manage information and finances during the project.
Responsibilities
* This role demands an individual with the experience and technical ability to manage the entire lifecycle from work‑winning to project delivery and hand‑over.
* Work‑winning
* Lead technical proposal development to align with Client’s specifications and needs during bids.
* Show a solid understanding of commercial and contractual requirements.
* Exhibit a clear understanding of project risks and opportunities, with the ability to define and negotiate appropriate mitigations for both Client and the business.
* Have the ability to identify clear win themes and to be able to communicate them clearly to the bid team and through the bid submission.
* Demonstrate clear and concise communication skills appropriate for presenting to clients and for internal governance meetings.
* Ability to manage a team covering functions including design, planning, environmental, social value, sustainability, commercial and estimating to create a compelling bid proposal.
* Build effective working relationships with key partners such as designers and wider supply chain.
* Delivery/Operations
* Coordination of construction delivery in accordance with the schedule and budget.
* Plan, organise and staff key field supervisory positions with assistance of the Commercial Project Director and the approval of the Project Director.
* Work closely with the Design Engineer and Production Manager to ensure that safety, schedule and budget targets are understood.
* Responsible for ensuring that all logistics and traffic management complies with and is in accordance with the Employer’s requirements.
* Responsible for the safety, productivity, efficiency, and morale of the workforce.
* Selection and justification of plant and equipment, for approval by the Project Director and Commercial Project Director.
* Direct the procurement of temporary and permanent materials in a timely manner.
* Review and approve the surface works component of the project schedule.
* Control the contractual performance of the overall works.
Benefits
* Opportunity to work and have a lasting impact on landmark UK infrastructure projects.
* Collaborative and innovative working environment.
* Professional development and career progression.
* Competitive salary and benefits package including private health cover, 9% pension and 25 days holiday.
* Pre‑employment screening is provided for this position.
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