Construction Lead

Bechtel; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A global construction firm is seeking a Senior Construction Lead for a major aviation project in London. This part-time telework role entails overseeing construction strategy, liaising across teams, and leading constructibility reviews. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering and 15+ years of experience managing multidisciplinary teams. Join a dynamic environment where collaboration and safety are prioritized, and contribute to impactful projects shaping the future of aviation.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven record managing multi‑disciplinary teams in design and construction.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the programme‑wide construction functional lead.
• Lead constructability reviews and provide input to optimise construction sequencing.
• Coordinate with engineering and design consultants.

Skills

Construction methods knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technical leadership

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Requisition ID: 290265

Relocation Authorized: None
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: London

Company Overview

Shape the Future. Build What Matters.
Are you ready to make an impact that lasts for generations? At Bechtel, we don't just deliver projects... we create landmarks that transform communities and connect the world.
Partnering with our customers, we turn bold ambitions into reality, delivering projects that make a meaningful difference for people and communities worldwide. We are proud to be entrusted with work we love: building complex transportation infrastructure and solving critical challenges that shape the future.
As we expand our UK Aviation capability in the Southeast, we're seeking seasoned professionals to join our team - driven by purpose, powered by innovation, and united by a passion for excellence.
Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

'This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership'.

Project Overview

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity:
Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high-impact work, at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast-moving developments.
If you’re motivated, hands‑on, and thrive in the energy of large‑scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.
The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.

Job Summary

You will liaise between Client Construction, Engineering and Project Management teams, design partner organisations as well as sub‑tier supply chain. to provide guidance on executing constructability plans. You will lead or advise on construction design decisions, interdisciplinary reviews, and project construction planning, value engineering and industrialisation modern methods of construction. You will use your expertise, as well as reach‑back into wider Bechtel organisation, to identify improvements to Client construction strategies.

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as the programme‑wide construction functional lead, ensuring construction expertise and insight informs all stages of design and planning.
• Lead constructability reviews and provide input to optimise construction sequencing, logistics, and methodology.
• Coordinate with engineering and design consultants to ensure construction requirements are reflected in design deliverables.
• Support the development of site layouts, temporary works strategies, logistics and phasing plans for construction in a live operational environment.
• Assist in developing overall construction execution plans, staffing strategies, and resource estimates.
• Support with shaping delivery execution planning.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain to develop construction packaging and delivery strategies.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental (HSE) considerations are embedded in all aspects of design and planning.
• Review and monitor implementation of robust quality control plans during design and construction phases.
• Maintain awareness of design evolution, scope changes, and their potential impacts on construction methods, costs, and schedules.
• Contribute to cost estimates, budgets, risk assessments, and progress reporting for construction scope.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to assigned project and field personnel, promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence.
• Establish a design/field engineering working relationship and lines of communication with the Project Engineer including agreement on engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate and review project controls documents on progress relating to cost and schedule.
• Ensure the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into all aspects of construction operations.
• Establish and assure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Responsible for staffing decisions, performance appraisals, and pay reviews.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, procedures, and sequencing for civil and airfield works.
• Proven record of managing multi‑disciplinary teams in design and construction environments.
• Experience in delivering projects within live operational facilities.
• Strong knowledge of HSE requirements and proven track record of promoting a safe working culture.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound technical leadership and problem‑solving under pressure.

Required Knowledge and Skills

NA (included in education and experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional registration.
• Experience in aviation, airfield, or major transportation infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of UK construction and safety regulations, including CDM requirements.
• Experience with NEC contract administration and project delivery frameworks.
• Prior experience in planning and executing brownfield projects in live environments.

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including opportunities to advance careers, deliver programs that enhance our culture, and provide time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diversity and Inclusion

As a global company, Bechtel embraces diverse teams to become a better partner, problem solver and innovator. We are committed to a workplace where every colleague feels that they belong, are respected, and are rewarded for what they bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.