About The Role
Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. LTC is a new road that will connect Kent and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames and will be the greenest road ever built in the UK – creating six times more green space than road. The reliable new route will almost double road capacity over the river east of London to reduce congestion and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their valuable time.
We have a diverse programme team on LTC that reflects the communities we work in and fosters an inclusive culture by actively supporting the programme's Purpose, Principles and Cultural Pillars and growing employee networks.
As a Consents Lead, you will have overall accountability for successful project delivery including initiation, planning, design, delivery, monitoring, commissioning and handover/closeout.
What you’ll be doing
Governance
* Hold periodic project reviews (PRM) and update the Digital Briefcase in accordance with GBL
* Prepare both internal/external reports and liaise with stakeholders Analytical Thinking and Decision Making
* Ensure adherence to scope/information/configuration management plans
* Ensure reports provide relevant information which enables decisions to be made which are informed, cost effective and in line with overall strategy
* Ensure scope and package assignment supports the team in coordinated working
Health, Safety and Environmental
* Lead a relentless focus on Zero Harm & keep up to date with changes in legislation
* Responsible for the safety and welfare of the general public, employees and supply chain
* Carry out periodic Safety & Environmental Tours/promote observation and safety initiatives
* Support Accident/Incident Investigations
* Monitor effectiveness of the H&S Management System and implement improvement solutions
Leadership/Line Management
* Produce plans for the team to achieve goals/aspirations
* Coach and provide guidance to the Project Manager Risk, Issue and Opportunity
* Lead risk/opportunity reviews, present the Risk Register and recommend/implement changes
* Log and elevate any issues that cannot be resolved at delegated level of authority
Procurement & Supply Chain
* Take a strategic view of subcontract package allocation and ensure contractual arrangements are in place
* Ensure procurement plans are available in line with the overall project plans, such that material/resources/supply chain can be delivered to meet scheduled deadlines
Quality
* Ensure all work is undertaken with a view towards handover and certification
* Accountable for KPI’s in line with project objectives and monitor performance
* Ensure assurance activities (audits) are undertaken and take appropriate action on findings
* Lead working groups and work with OLT on focused improvement areas
Schedule
* Develop, implement, review and periodically update resource-loaded schedules
* Ensure team adopt productivity and project controls techniques
* Ensure production of operational milestones reflect master schedule and customer expectations
Who we’re looking for
* Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
* Experience in implementing safe systems of work
* Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
* Proficient in commercial/project management communications
* Able to communicate effectively both verbal and written with all levels of the organisation
* Effective team management skills which empower, influence & inspire others to build effective teams. Providing mentoring and support to members of the team
* Commercially astute
* Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
* Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
* A record of a solutions based approach to problem solving
* The ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the team
Benefits
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
* Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
EEO and Diversity Statements
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com.
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