Construction Manager - Gas Projects

Bilfinger; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maintenance provider in the UK is seeking a qualified professional to manage EPC activities. The role requires extensive experience in civil and electrical projects, site construction management, and strong HSE knowledge. You will ensure that all construction activities meet quality and safety standards while managing budgets and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as HND/C, CSCS certification, with EPC contract experience being essential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in EPC contracts (Civil & Construction).
• Experience in managing budgets and financial controls.
• Experience in subcontractor management.
• SMSTS Training is essential.
• NEC4 Accredited Project Manager is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and delivery of EPC activities.
• Ensure safety, health & environmental protection throughout construction.
• Lead the project HSE Team.
• Manage key construction risks.
• Define construction estimates and manage budgets.

Skills

Civil and electrical experience

Site construction management

Tender assessment

Stakeholder engagement

HSE management

Education

HND/C in relevant discipline

Accredited CSCS

SCO 91 certification

NEBOSH

Job description

Overview

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

The Role

To manage the development and delivery of the EPC activities to meet key targets of time, cost, quality and HSE agreed by the business. You must have extensive civil and electrical experience and be well versed in site construction management and execution. Experienced in assessing tenders, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and be familiar with the requirements of operating under NEC4 forms of contract. Experience with early works and interaction with design, engineering and constructability.

Accountabilities

• Ensure Safety, Health & Environmental protection are given the highest priority throughout all construction activities
• Establish and lead the project HSE Team to manage HSE activities throughout the construction and commissioning phases of the project
• Act as the Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations
• Ensure construction hazards are managed throughout the project
• Implement appropriate quality systems for the control of construction information
• Identify and manage all key construction risks to minimise their impact on the project
• Manage and lead the construction team to successfully deliver the project requirements
• Liaise with the key customer plant personnel to ensure the construction plan is consistent with current standards and local requirements
• Provide appropriate construction support for commissioning
• Define the construction estimate and manage expenditure within the agreed budget
• Ensure construction meets appropriate quality standards supported by agreed test requirements
• Ensure that the Project Manager and other project management resources are informed of progress and any issues as appropriate

Experience & Qualifications

• Extensive experience require of being involved in EPC contracts (Civil & Construction)
• Managing budgets / Financial controls
• Subcontractor management
• HND/C in relevant discipline
• Accredited CSCS
• SCO 91 certified
• APMP accredited (desirable)
• NEC4 Accredited Project Manager (desirable)
• SMSTS Training (essential)
• NEBOSH

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.