Construction Delivery Manager

Morson Talent; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Construction Delivery Manager in Bridgwater for a contract role. The position involves managing construction activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and maintaining communication with various stakeholders. Candidates should have engineering qualifications and experience in large projects, preferably in nuclear environments. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Nuclear environment is advantageous.
• Able to deliver results when working under pressure.
• Experience of cost control and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Recommend temporary measures for safety and quality concerns.
• Monitor works on-site and report findings.
• Communicate and coordinate with site functions and other managers.
• Conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with contractors.

Skills

Excellent organisation and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Delivering projects including construction sequencing

Writing informative reports

Experience in large Civil Engineering projects

Experience in operating in high-security environments

Education

Qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

SMSTS or IOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: HPC Site based, Bridgwater

Status: Contract (Renewable) - Inside IR35

Reports to: Senior Construction Delivery Manager

Morson Talent are delighted to present an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Construction Delivery Manager to join our client's established team in Somerset. All work is associated with a major energy infrastructure Project which will help to drive the UK towards its net-zero targets.

Role

Job Purpose / Overview

The Construction Delivery Manager (CDM) will support the delivery of an area within a specific section of the Civils Works. This responsibility extends to all construction and related activities, reporting to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager and includes logistics planning and implementation in collaboration with the site-wide logistics team, programming, and planning, monitoring and close out of authorities' obligations and conditions and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Recommend temporary measures to mitigate against safety and/or quality concerns. Follow up by taking appropriate and proportionate action to avoid the cessation of work. This includes but is not limited to the review of documents, assurance audits, etc.
• Monitor works on-site; record findings in a construction daily site log, ensuring information is reported up through the organisation to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager. Escalate any issues/concerns via detailed reports.
• Proactively communicate/coordinate with site functions (H&S, quality, surveillance, commercial, project controls, logistics) and other Construction Delivery Managers to maintain good communication links and ensure activity is well and timely reported. This will also include regular attendance at pre-start briefings and supporting the delivery of key messages to the contractor's organisation.
• Organise and conduct PLOD/PLOW meetings with the contractor, ensuring outputs are recorded and issued to the Senior Construction Delivery Manager.
• Undertake and record safety and/or assurance inspections

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent vocational training and experience.
• Experience within the Nuclear environment is advantageous but can be offset by experience within large Civil Engineering/Building/MEH projects.
• Delivering projects, including construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
• Good understanding of the post holder's obligations under the CDM Regulations.
• Able to write informative, concise and meaningful reports.
• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills.
• SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.
• Able to deliver results when working under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of operating in a high-security environment is advantageous