Senior Construction Manager
Posted 9 days 1 hour ago by Bovis Group
We are currently recruiting a Senior Construction Manager for a MoD project in Oakham, Rutland. As Senior Construction Manager, you will lead,manageand coordinate construction activities, put together Construction Phase Health and Safety Planand advise on buildability and logistics of the schemes. This will involve the managementof supply chain including surveys through to main construction on site to achieve the high standards of safetyand qualityexpected ofboth Bovis and also the client team on the project. You will take responsibility for allactivities in the field of construction, including the day-to-dayplanning, supervision,record keeping, quality control, direction and monitoringof safe operationsand construction delivery.
This willalso include supporting the commercial team with robustrecord keeping. You will ensure that the projectis delivered in a safe, timely, efficient and sustainable manner, whilst achieving project targets,meeting clientexpectationsand enhancing the reputation of the business. Yourinvolvement will presentdirect contact with the decision makers within the business,offering technical knowledge,awareness, integration, guidance and advice. You will integrate in multi-disciplinaryproject teams, throughout the procurement and construction process to setup, procure and direct the safe,efficient installation, completion and close outof the project needsand prescribed parameters within budgetand within programme.
Key responsibilities:Supportplanning logisticsphasingofall projects.
Preconstruction developmentofprogramme; scopingand project controls setup includingdeliverymanagement systems and online quality control systems.
Recruit and develop construction teams in readiness for delivery.
Lead earlyenabling and surveying works setting up projects ready for main contracts.
Develop and encourage an Incidentand Injury Free climate on site and in the supply chain and ensure thatallhealth and safety obligations,process and procedures are allocated to and delivered by the construction operations team.
The Senior Construction Manager is accountable for the supervision,direction and monitoringofday-to-day operations on site, ensuring thatall contractors are coordinatedand workingeffectively to the construction programme and detail and delivering the required quality
Monitor the progressof construction works and amend the methodology in light of unforeseen circumstances to ensure thatoverall completion dates are safely met
Develop a clear plan ofaction to ensure contractorsadherence to the Environmental Management Plan and monitor performance
Actively participate in all team meetingsensuring communication of changes affecting Safety,methodology or logistics
Constantly review the build quality achieved with the team ensuring that the contract's requirements in this regard are fully met
Ensure build ability issues are considered and givenappropriate priority at procurement stage
Ensure accuracyofprelims with regard to safety, logistical issues and the management ofenvironmentalrisks
Produce schedule of all statutory authorities and manage the processofengagement and notifications as required
Support the Project/AssistantManager to establish and manage series of meetings with all contractors to ensure that they are fullyaware of the latest design information(instructions, Request for Information answers etc.)
Responsible for planningand developmentof the site safety strategy, includingall aspectsof logistics
In conjunction with contractors, prepare short term programme, linked to longer term deliverables, allowing contractors to plan the week ahead
Communicate and monitor safe delivery against weeklyplan
Responsibility for demonstrating leadership,effective team workingand contributing to the developmentof colleagues on the project
Develop delivery metrics for all key trades packagesand, working with the construction management team, ensure thatactual delivery outputsare measured and reported
Ensure that the Construction operations processesand proceduresare adhered to
Appropriate CSCS card for the role
Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role
SMSTS - 5 Day
Have, or be working towards, a related Chartership such as CIOB
First aid at work
Metal health first aider
Written and verbal communication to influence and build relationships
Ability to influence and lead teams.
Ability to read and understand programmes, design drawings and details, project scopes and specifications.
Ability to influence and lead teams
Knowledge of the construction processand construction methods includingoperational safety systems
Knowledge of current construction laws, legislations,and regulations, standards and procedures.
Commercialand financial understanding in the above context- ability to contribute to value engineeringas partof the design process
Commercialand financial understanding-ability to contribute to value engineeringas partof the design process
Experience in construction, including a sound knowledge of Construction methodology, process and sequence
Pre-construction and site establishmentexperience
Proven track record of delivering successful construction projects safely
Experience in construction, includinga sound knowledge ofConstruction methodology,processand sequence
Background in design, construction & delivery process including technical Construction/engineering skill with a main contractor on projects above £30m in value
Experience of managing field construction activities on major/complex projects
Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player
Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision
Car allowance
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Private medical health benefit
Life assurance
25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym's nation wide
Industry leading parental leave
Please note that due to the nature of this role,national security vetting procedures apply, anda full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK () or Vetting explained - GOV.UK ()