About the role
Balfour Beatty have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Construction Manager to work with our amazing Power T&D team.
You will need to be able to Plan, manage and deliver site activities and to support Project team to deliver the construction works.
Safely and sustainably deliver the construction works to programme, cost and quality
Ensure the sufficiency of people & systems to deliver the construction activity
Support and develop an environment where the construction team can thrive and succeed
Ensure effective management of client and stakeholders
Review, monitor and improve construction performance
Provides management, leadership and inspires a multi-disciplinary team to achieve a common goal
To determine the most appropriate means of satisfying customer/project requirements, objectives and constraints; time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefit
What you'll be doing
Manage Site Managers / Project Engineers to ensure that all work undertaken satisfies all required safety and technical policies and procedures
Plan the work and oversee the requirements for necessary materials, plant and equipment
Oversee the requirements for resource and then manage staff for the project
Manage the construction site(s) on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control
Ensure that all work is carried out according to NRSWA and be responsible for effective liaison and collaboration with Highways Authorities, Local Authorities and other Utilities providers etc.
Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress
Check design documents
Responsible for a working environment which ensures the achievement of all safety and environment legislation, engineering and customer standards.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
Able to demonstrate a track record of project delivery
Good understanding of the standard forms of contracts
Proficient in commercial/project management communications
Experience in implementing safe systems of work
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 where required
Commercially astute
Able to undertake work in high pressure situations
Good knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics
Record of a solution-based approach to problem solving
Ability to see the business vision and inspire this shared vision amongst the
team
Communications – Verbally, Written, Presenting
Communicate and check understanding of daily briefings
Two way communication eg brief out weekly safety pack
Discuss ideas and plans competently and with confidence
Communicate new concepts and ideas to technical and non-technical
stakeholders
Effective personal and social skills
Awareness and promotion the benefits of diversity and inclusion
Identify and drive personal development
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
Experience of working on a variety of project types
Proficient on O365
Holds a current driving licence
The role holder is likely to have one or more of the following:
CSCS and SMSTS or Equivalent
Why work for us
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