About the job.
National Highways have an excellent opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our team in the Yorkshire and Northeast region. The construction Manager will lead resources and activities involved in collaboratively overseeing and assuring quality and H&S compliance in the delivery of construction works through our Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) contractors, Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF) contractors, Maintenance & Response (M&R) Contractor and 3rd party contractors, including appointed Principal Contractors. A key part of this role will be bringing together over 30 contractors to successfully construct a large portfolio of schemes totaling around £60m annually. The role may be required to work unsociable hours.
This role is based at our Wakefield office.
Managing suppliers and staff to assure safety, quality and efficient delivery of construction.
Ensure the health and safety needs and wellbeing of customers, employees and all parties involved in projects are fully considered and accounted for throughout the construction process.
Provide leadership, direction, and line management for the Region's in-house Construction team.
Proactively identify and implement continuous improvements which eliminate, reduce, or provide greater control for risks arising during construction.
Provide subject matter input and inform solution design and work packaging to reduce / eliminate risks ...