Description and requirements
Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.
We are looking for a Headhouse Lead (Agent) to join HS2 team in London.
Take control of the management of resources within a section or area as designated by the Project Manager. Lead, Manage and drive the works in the Euston Approaches Area to progress, in accordance with the Contract Programme, to best commercial advantage, without prejudice to the health and safety of employees, sub-contractors or the public at large and taking into full account environmental considerations.
Manage and drive the training and development of the Construction team.
What you'll do:
1. Recruit, Lead, Manage, supervise, train and mentor the construction team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
2. Review contractual agreements and develop design, working methods, processes, procedures, programme and forecast costs with the Project Manager, Agents, Works Superintendent and Subcontractors / Suppliers.
3. Develop and review programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the Project Manager and QS department.
4. Develop procurement strategies then be fully conversant with subcontractors contract conditions, develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the Commercial team and Agents.
5. Ensuring the requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.
What you'll bring to the role:
6. Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering
7. Experience Managing and Leading Construction Teams
8. Knowledge and Understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training.
9. ·Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices. Particularly in any or all of shaft construction, Piling, Reinforced concrete or Network Rail Possession Works
10. Relevant CSCS Card