Project Overview
Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high‑impact work at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast‑moving developments.
If you’re motivated, hands‑on, and thrive in the energy of large‑scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast‑paced environment where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success, and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.
The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems, and associated periphery infrastructure.
Please register your interest early by registering to participate in this transformational aviation project.
Job Summary
In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft professionals on a project. You will direct craft professional activities and work schedules, coordinate subcontract work activities and team development, and ensure craft professionals have the tools required to be productive, comply with project policies, procedures, and job site work rules and procedures, and perform within specifications, schedules and budgets.
Major Responsibilities
* Input into constructability reviews to optimise construction sequencing, logistics, and methodology.
* Coordinate with engineering and design consultants to ensure construction requirements are reflected in design deliverables.
* Support development of site layouts, temporary works strategies, logistics and phasing plans for construction in a live operational environment.
* Assist in developing overall construction execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource estimates.
* Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to develop construction packaging and delivery strategies.
* Ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations are embedded in all aspects of design and planning.
* Review and monitor implementation of robust quality control plans during design and construction phases.
* Maintain awareness of design evolution, scope changes, and their potential impacts on construction methods, costs, and schedules.
* Contribute to cost estimates, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reporting for construction scope.
* Provide guidance and mentorship to assigned project and field personnel, promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence.
* Establish a design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer, including agreement on engineering deliverables.
* Coordinate with design on constructability issues.
* Review project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
* Ensure the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of construction operations.
* Lead assigned Construction Management resource, support their development, maintain standards, and coach as required; perform supervisory role to Field Engineers within the wider programme team.
* Review contractor quality and commissioning submittals (including Inspection & Test Plans and Daily Reports), verifying quality prior to submission to Project Manager(s).
* Inspect work within relevant discipline to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, standards, and statutory regulations, producing engineering solutions/field sketches to resolve site‑based queries in conjunction with the Design Management Team.
* Coordinate with the Design Management Team to deliver effective commissioning and handover of projects through review of as‑built information, ensuring quality and completeness against contractual requirements.
* Support the contractor to mobilise successfully, including introduction to Security, Contractor Support Centre and other key stakeholders, and assist with logistics planning.
* Monitor contractor progress against plan and report delays or changes to the project team verbally and produce a daily record of events in the construction management and reporting tool.
* Support continuous improvement of project delivery processes and procedures and implement process improvements as they are developed.
Education and Experience Requirements
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline and 13‑15 years of relevant experience or 17‑19 years of relevant work experience.
* Knowledge of construction methods, procedures, and sequencing for civil and airfield works.
* Experience working on projects within live operational facilities.
* Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and proven track record of promoting a safe working culture.
* Significant experience as a Construction Manager/Senior Field Engineer or similar role leading the construction management function on major civil engineering infrastructure projects, responsible for providing constructability advice during early stage development and design, and ensuring works are delivered safely in line with the design.
* Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to provide sound technical leadership and problem‑solving under pressure.
* Excellent understanding of implementation & constructability issues with respect to complex multi‑discipline infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
* Excellent understanding of quality management with respect to complex multi‑discipline infrastructure or asset improvement projects.
* Excellent understanding of Health Safety & Environmental issues associated with the Construction industry; good experience in addressing these issues is highly desirable.
* Good understanding of controlling and managing the project close‑out and handover process, including Building Control requirements.
* Good practical problem‑solving skills.
Required Knowledge and Skills
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration.
* Experience in aviation, airfield, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
* Knowledge of UK construction and safety regulations, including CDM requirements.
* Experience with NEC contract administration and project delivery frameworks.
* Prior experience in planning and executing brownfield projects in live environments.
Total Rewards / Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including opportunities for career advancement, program delivery to enhance culture, and time to recharge.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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