Construction Manager

Balfour Beatty Plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company based in Redcar is seeking a dynamic Construction Manager for the Net Zero Teesside project. The role involves leading the project team, managing supply chains, and ensuring safety standards are met while promoting sustainable solutions. The ideal candidate has significant construction management experience and is skilled in customer relationship management. Competitive benefits and support for diversity and inclusion are offered.

Benefits

Company Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Family friendly policies

Salary sacrifice schemes

Paid volunteering leave

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Previous Construction Management experience required.
• Effective communication for customer relationship management.
• Experience in leading teams and delivering targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team and manage supply chain.
• Ensure safety targets are achieved.
• Manage subcontractors and monitor progress.

Skills

Construction Management experience

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Financial awareness

Lean Construction principles

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., APM)

Technical qualification

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic and experienced Construction Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver section of works to time, cost and quality targets and standards;
• Ensure safety targets and standards are achieved and maintained by:

• Knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicate safety with passion and credibility in order to inspire, motivate and lead the project team to achieve the vision;

• Fostering a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety
improvements;

• Actively engaging with the customer to understand and deliver their key sustainability objectives;

• Promoting Sustainable Solutions around all operations, particularly those related to efficient management of Waste, Energy and Water;

• Leading effective Community Engagement Plans and Skills Programmes where required.

• Ensure that project plans and schedules are robust and optimise project resources and timescales and are communicated effectively to the project team
  Manage subcontractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress; providing direct instruction and support as necessary such that contractual arrangements are achieved;
• Participate with the management of internal/external design team/consultants to meet project deadlines under supervision from a Contract or Project Manager if required;
• Appreciate the commercial implications and drivers within the construction process and incorporate these into decision making working closely with the Project Surveyor;
• Liaise with the Project Manager or Contract Manager to ensure they are fully aware of project progress and are notified of all financial, specification and time risks ensuring that all additional work is identified;
• Assist with people management and resourcing of the project;
• Proactively assist with managing the customer relationship during delivery, including change and decision making to effectively manage expectations;
• Ensure the Company and Divisional procedures and policies are followed by the relevant teams, i.e. the Business Management System, including the Process Operating Model;
• Ensure defects and any post completion issues are resolved, if applicable, to maintain a positive customer relationship.

Who we're looking for

The successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience:

• Previous Construction Management experience within the relevant industry is required;
• Ability to communicate effectively is required in order to manage customer relationships, in addition to planning and organisation skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency;
• Effective leadership skills, including experience of leading teams and confidence in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets are required;
• Financial awareness is required to deliver targets, with a desire to continuously improve safety and sustainability performance;
• An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required;
• A relevant professional qualification, such as APM, and a relevant technical qualification are desirable;
• Experience of Lean Construction principles and Lean practitioner training are desirable.

Why work for us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life.

Here are some of our key benefits:

• Company Pension scheme with an employer contribution up to 7% plus inclusive life assurance;
• 25 days annual leave per annum with the option to purchase additional days;
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave;
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as share incentives, private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car leasing plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you;
• x2 days paid volunteering leave;
• Free onsite car parking.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/