Construction Manager

Bachy Soletanche; Leiston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Additional annual leave purchase

Professional memberships

Job summary

The Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) invites applications for a Site Operations Manager at the Sizewell C project in Leiston. You will coordinate site activities, manage logistics and plant interfaces, and uphold safety, quality and efficiency across the project lifecycle.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to deploy staff, ensure fit‑for‑purpose plant and tools, and develop the workforce while delivering Zero Harm commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Managers & Professionals level CPCS Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site activities with Project Manager to ensure safe execution and logistical flow.

Skills

CPCS Qualification

Customer focus

Drive and ambition

Conflict management

Communication skills

Health and Safety

Major infrastructure delivery

BMS training

Piling/diaphragm wall tech

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

The Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) 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 the 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.