Construction Manager - Envelope

Sir Robert McAlpine; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bridgwater is looking for a Construction Manager to oversee a £60 million project for a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead teams, ensure compliance with project specifications, and manage operations throughout the construction phases. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, experience in large-scale projects, and relevant qualifications such as a degree in engineering and NEBOSH certification.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Performance-related progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills required.
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects necessary.
• Good knowledge of building products and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver the project to the highest standards.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and specifications.
• Oversee operations in pre-construction and construction phases.

Skills

Strong Leadership skills

Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects

Good knowledge of building products and construction details

Familiarity with construction software packages

Familiarity with various forms of contract

Ability to plan effectively

Strong human resource management skills

Education

Degree in civil or structural engineering

NEBOSH and SMSTS qualifications

Membership in a construction industry-related professional body

Tools

Asta PowerProjects

Navisworks

Trimble Fieldview

Job description

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The Construction Manager role

Sir Robert McAlpine has secured a prestigious contract to construct a state-of-the-art Battery Manufacturing Facility. The initial phase includes the design and construction of a new 15GWh lithium-ion battery facility, ancillary buildings, and site-wide external works.

This Construction Manager role will be looking after the £60 million Envelope Package of our £850million project in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Why join us?

Why join us?

In our 155-year history, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country\'s most iconic buildings and projects. Our success is due to our people - a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and team. Join us to continue our legacy and build Britain\'s future heritage.

The Construction Manager role:

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead a team of Section Managers, Package Engineers, works staff, and subcontractors to deliver the project to the highest standard of safety and performance. You will ensure technical compliance with contract documents, specifications, and drawings.

You will oversee the timely execution of operations in both pre-construction and construction phases, occasionally acting as Project Manager during periods of illness or holiday. You will manage interfaces between internal departments and external agencies, such as Architects, Engineers, Construction Workers, Sub-contractors, Client agents, Clerk of Works, and Site Staff.

You will identify and mitigate programme risks while addressing any shortcomings in our processes or systems. Live the SRM Values and the McAlpine Way through the Build Sure Commitments, serving as a role model and bringing these principles to life for your team. Drive a high-performance culture by setting SMART objectives and providing effective guidance, advice, and feedback. Role model inclusive behaviours to create an environment where your team can share ideas, collaborate, innovate, and continuously improve.

Your profile:

• Strong Leadership skills
• Experience delivering multi-million-pound building projects
• Good knowledge of building products, construction details, and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Familiarity with construction software packages (Asta PowerProjects, Navisworks, Trimble Fieldview desirable)
• Familiarity with various forms of contract, such as NEC4 and JCT D&B
• Proficiency in construction software packages
• Ability to plan effectively while maintaining a strategic perspective
• Strong leadership and human resource management skills
• Qualifications such as NEBOSH and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) would be desirable
• A degree in civil or structural engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Up-to-date SMSTS and relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card
• Membership in a construction industry-related professional body, such as CIOB or ICE

Rewards:

We\'re ready to invest in you and your future, offering wide-ranging, performance-related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities

We\'d love you to join us in proudly building Britain\'s future heritage. Apply online now

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don\'t meet every single requirement, we\'d still love to hear from you, especially if you\'re part of a group that is under-represented in Construction. Our goal is to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we aim to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment for every member of our team