Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Suffolk

Project Type: Ground Engineering & Large-scale Engineering Construction

Role Summary:

Responsible for the efficient running and resourcing of site operations in order to support the work of either a large individual project or multiple projects whilst achieving excellence in safety, quality, sustainability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the process strategy and in particular the culture and its impact on project delivery is clearly communicated and understood by site staff teams;
• Work with the Project Manager to oversee all site activities including logistics, temporary works, plant and people interface to ensure safe execution of the works;
• Manage the programme for the deployment of site staff and plant to the projects;
• Build a good working relationship with the various project departments to ensure that the correct plant and tools are selected and delivered to the project sites in a timely manner and that they are fit for purpose;
• Ensure that all work carried out on site is in strict compliance with the work procedures and the BMS;
• Partner all projects within the area of responsibility to ensure the right quantity, quality and skills mix of operatives are provided within agreed timelines – both at site set up and during the full life cycle of the project;
• Ensure apprentices and workforce are fully developed to maximise their competence;
• Work closely with the whole process team (to include operations, preconstruction, commercial, plant, resource, QA and design), to ensure an effective and efficient project delivery;
• Ensure that all the operations team comply with the Management System through support and audit;
• Manage, develop and coach site teams to ensure that deliverables are met and ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of Managers & Professionals level CPCS Qualification;
• Previous management experience in a similar Geotechnical environment;
• Experience in delivering major infrastructure projects;
• Knowledge of training requirements within the BMS;
• Understanding of piling and diaphragm wall techniques.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict and negotiation;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people at all levels across the organisation and externally;
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Management

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