We are currently recruiting for a Construction Manager to Join an established HS2 contractor in Birmingham on a permanent basis.
As construction manager you will be leading a team of engineers and foreman to ensure deliverables are met. These will be linked to the major structures that are being constructed.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the timely delivery and programme of all works
- Lead a team of engineers and foreman to collaboratively work with both supply chain and client to ensure the satisfactory delivery of all parties.
- Maintain stability with stakeholders and adjacent operations to ensure compliance and the delivery of works programme
- Liaise weekly with the project planner and ensure all programmes are updated and accurately conveyed to the team and client
- Ensure activities for all partners are coordinated and that the required focus is given to the critical path
- Maintain full communication of progress, issues and delays to all relevant stakeholders
- Ensure all RAMS are in place and suitable prior to works commencing and being followed as works are undertaken
- Ensure ITP’S are in place prior to works commencing and followed/ completed during the works
- In conjunction with the discipline supervisor, ensure that plant, labour and materials for each item of work are identified and available in good time
- Review the drawing and specification to identify errors and omissions and bring these to the attention of the project team via TQ’s
- Be fully conversant with supply chain contract conditions and the attendances
- Maintain programme and identify opportunities. Work closely with the project & commercial manager to ensure all changes and deviations from the scope of works are recorded and submitted to the correct process, such as early warning notices.
- Communicate with the project team, issues of non-conformances and contractual correspondence, maintaining comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works
- Keep a full and accurate daily diary, including any changes/ variations, specialist attendances, upload all daily diary reports onto BC and provide the construction manager/ senior agent/ works manager with an emailed report at the end of each shift
- Ensure compliance with all the environmental requirements and particularly ensure that the water management is compliant with consents.
Experience:
- Civil Engineering related qualification (HNC, HND, BSc MSc, BEng, MEng)
- Able to provide suitable experience delivering complex structures
- Relevant experience on structures, working within heavy civil engineering
- An understanding of fibre reinforced concrete structures, working over water & segmental construction.
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme SMSTS
- Relevant CSCS Card
- Other relevant training (preferred includes Appointed Person, relevant lifting training and temporary works co-ordination and first aid/fire marshal)
- Understanding of Engineering Principles and extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices
- Knowledge of construction contracts and forms of contract through formal training
- Experience working within a multicultural project and with diverse teams
- Experience working within a Lean Management environment and with Integrated Delivery Teams.
- Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software)
- Leadership & Ability to integrate a team.