Construction Manager

Bachy Soletanche; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Income protection

Job summary

Bachy Soletanche is seeking an experienced Site Operations Manager to lead and coordinate site activities for the Sizewell C project. You will oversee logistics, plant, and personnel to ensure safe, high-quality execution, working with multiple departments and stakeholders across the project.

The role focuses on efficient resourcing, programme management, and building a culture of Zero Harm, with opportunities to develop apprentices and on-site teams within a major infrastructure programme in

Qualifications

• Must hold CPCS qualification at Manager/Professional level.
• Demonstrated customer focus and stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to manage conflict and negotiate effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site activities including logistics, temporary works, plant and people interfaces for safe execution.
• Manage the programme for deployment of site staff and plant.
• Coordinate with project departments to ensure plant/tools are fit for purpose and delivered on time.
• Ensure on-site work complies with procedures and the Management System (BMS).
• Develop and coach site teams to maximise competence and safety.
• Drive Zero Harm culture across the operation.

Skills

CPCS Qualification

Customer focus

Conflict management

Effective communication

Health and Safety

Major infrastructure delivery

BMS knowledge

Piling/diaphragm walls

Education

Project Management qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

The Geotechnical Sub Alliance is at the forefront of the Sizewell C nuclear power station development - one of the UK’s largest and most exciting infrastructure programmes.

We’re responsible for preparing the foundations of the entire site: designing and constructing cut-off walls, retaining structures, soil improvements and more. Using advanced geotechnical engineering and world-class construction technologies, this is a rare opportunity to contribute to a national project that will shape the UK’s clean-energy future.

The Role

Responsible for the efficient running and resourcing of site operations in order to support the work of the project to achieve excellence in safety, quality, sustainability and efficiency. Ensure that the process strategy and in particular the culture and its impact on project delivery is clearly communicated understood by site staff teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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
• Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm

What We’re Looking For

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Minimum of Managers & Professionals level CPCS Qualification
• Clear customer focus
• Clear drive and ambition
• 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
• Experience in delivering major infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of training requirements within the BMS
• Understanding of piling and diaphragm wall techniques

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Project Management qualification
• Strong computer skills - focused on Excel / Word / PowerPoint and ideally and ideally conversant with other software, e.g. MS Project
• Previous management experience in a similar Geotechnical environment
• Experience of working with a on-site workforce

Why Bachy Soletanche?

When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.