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Senior construction manager

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Highview Power
Construction manager
Posted: 15 August
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Operations & Recruitment Leader | UK's First Liquid Air Energy Storage

Our Story

Highview Power are a growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient, and secure energy future.

We are to become a world leader in smarter long duration energy storage, enabling nations, regions, cities, and corporations to achieve net zero.

We know our employees are the key to our success and we are committed to creating a positive, inspiring, and inclusive working environment where you will play a vital part in driving change and helping to achieve the global ambition of becoming net zero.

Job Purpose

Executes site construction works within the allocated budget and schedule parameters whilst maintaining client satisfaction as well as international standards of safety and quality

Key Activities


* Oversight the assigned Site Teams for the execution of awarded projects to HVP safety and quality standards, within scheduled time of completion, contractual limits, budgeted costs
* Act as the focal point for CDM Roles
* Assure that the required HVP policies, manuals, procedures and work processes for Construction Operations are implemented.
* Establish a good and transparent relation with Contractor site representative
* Ensure that appropriate licenses, permissions prior to start of site preparation, set up infrastructure facilities and mobilization of manpower at Site
* Review the Project & Construction scope, Construction BOQs, Project execution plan and assess the schedule and finalize the construction deliverables such as Construction Execution Plan, Subcontracting Strategy, Construction Management Team Organization, Construction Manpower Mobilization plan, Site set-up checklist etc.
* Guide development of detailed construction planning by interfacing with Project Controls Manager and providing inputs on WBS, activities definition, sequencing, durations and resource estimate
* Review and approve Responsibility Matrix of all subcontractors and support cost estimates.
* Identify early work plan at construction site such as survey, setting up pioneer camp etc. and initiate action.
* Participate in project plot plan review, constructability / path of construction reviews, risk reviews
* Involved in management site walks and conduct detailed evaluations of site conditions and surrounding facilities (including roads, site access, fencing, obstructions, parking, railroads and transportation facilities, weather, soil, security, utilities, and environmental restrictions and conditions)
* Promote the Project Production Control (PPC) daily progress monitoring approach with the team and subcontractors
* Ensure that an audit/assessment is carried out on Subcontractors machinery/operator by a competent HSSE personnel.
* Monitor Subcontractor's performance & attend / review progress reports
* Establish a good relationship with Subcontractor's site manager
* Implement CER Recommendations
* Authorize local purchase and approve local subcontractors with consent of the Project Director
* Study in detail Subcontract Agreement and be aware of all Ts & Cs and project specifications. Support Contracts department in the negotiation terms of agreements
* Organize Subcontract / cost awareness sessions with site team personnel regarding the commercial impact of the decisions made by them on site
* Identify site related risks, their probability and consequences through a structured process. Put in place contingency / mitigation plan for high risk & high probability activities
* Implement Go/No-go checklist for critical activities (as applicable)
* Encourage and train construction resources to build Quality in Construction (Right First-Time approach). Ensure quality construction standards are followed and use of appropriate construction techniques
* Update the mob/demob master list on monthly basis and submit to Resourcing Team
* Interface with client, partners and sub-contractors to obtain common understanding of key objectives and means of achieving these while recognizing inherent obligation of all parties
* Interface with executive management for effective and efficient reporting
* Oversee that annual and demob appraisals are completed fairly by appropriate superintendents/supervisors, and results submitted. Look after career development of his subordinates and provide necessary feedback at regular intervals
* Implement applicable Lessons Learned from previous projects
* Encourage site team to submit Construction Observation Forms. Assess and approves Construction Observations raised by site team.
* Arrange adequate trainings for site supervision
* Develop and expose HVP construction engineers to multidiscipline activities
* Accountable for verifying competencies of resources engaged in critical activities (rigging & Lifting, scaffolding, piping and electrical)
* Maintain openness and transparency at site between all parties
* Attend Construction forums when requested by the HVP
* Support in preparation of technical and financial elements for construction activities during the bid proposal phase as requested by the Head of Department


Requirements


Desired Profile

* Extensive experience in direct hire construction with an international E&C company
* Experience within Process Plant construction
* Extensive experience in the energy industry
* Relevant degree or diploma from an accredited college or university

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following criteria:

* Experience working in the UK & EU
* Working knowledge of NEC form contracts
* Experience in managing of Cost Reimbursable / Unit rate structured contracts
* Excellent leadership, project management, and communications skills
* Has knowledge and experience to independently perform, solve complex issues and provide guidance
* Competent in conflict and crisis management
* High level of commercial & cost awareness.


Benefits

* The chance to make a difference!
* Competitive salary & discretionary bonus
* Discretionary annual salary review
* Private Medical Insurance
* 25 days annual leave
* Auto enrolment in pension following 3 month's service
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to work loan
* Income Protection
* Benefits HUB - discount portal
* Group Life Insurance
* Learning & Development opportunities


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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