Construction Manager in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy industry leader is seeking a Construction Manager for the Euston Station project in London. The successful candidate will oversee site management, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and maintain relationships with subcontractors. Qualifications include a CSCS card and SMSTS accreditation, alongside strong communication and management skills. This role provides an opportunity to contribute towards sustainable construction practices.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a construction site from start to finish.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and wellbeing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall running of the construction site.
• Support project management and technical development.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Monitor construction activities and maintain daily records.

Skills

Construction methodology knowledge

Communication skills

Planning and problem-solving

Health and Safety knowledge

Report writing

Education

Managerial CSCS Card

SMSTS accreditation

Job description

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Job Summary

Project: Euston Station, London

The Construction Manager is responsible for the management and supervision of assigned works packages and subcontractors, to key performance indicators (KPIs) on cost and programme, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards. Responsible for ensuring that the works are constructed in a safe manner with due regard to the protection of the workforce, public and the environment. Develops and maintains relationships with Trade/Subcontractors, internal and external colleagues, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall running of the construction site and supporting the project management. They are responsible for planning, co-ordination and control of all site works delegated to them.
• Providing support to team in driving performance and results, whilst delivering performance management, technical development, and coaching.
• Supporting and reporting to the Project Manager in all the elements related to the construction, programme of works and commercial issues of the works.
• Providing detailed Planned versus Actual data for all works within their area, knowing when to escalate to Construction Leadership where deviation from the Plan is evident.
• Ensuring client's requirements regarding the functionality and standards are met, making sure that all quality, assurance, and compliance documentation is provided in a timely manner.
• Responsible for supporting the construction team with the technical and engineering aspects of the works, in particular method statements, ITPs (Inspection Test Plan), construction process, engineering specifications, set out and measurement and quality control, certificate and compliance.
• Supporting the preconstruction and construction teams in all aspects of construction delivery associated with your allocated package or area.
• Chairing regular subcontractor meetings discussing safety, production, and quality.
• Ensuring that the works are carried out in accordance with the RAMS; Supporting the site personnel during the execution of the works; and ensuring that the area is clear once works are completed.
• Producing and maintaining daily record of progress of all construction activities on site (including personnel attendances, safety issues and constraints).
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Technical skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant construction methodology and processes, associated with scope of works.
• Have excellent communication (written and verbal), management and organisational skills.
• The ability to plan and problem solve in collaboration with the project delivery team and subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of the Health and Safety regulations and other relevant legislation pertaining to the scope of works, as well as knowledge of Health, Safety & Wellbeing standards
• The ability to write reports keeping accurate records of incidents, issues and labour and plant resources.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

• Experience on a similar job, managing an area/package from Start to Finish onsite.
• Managerial CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) accreditation.

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to create an environment where people can do their best work,
• listening, understanding and being open-minded,
• being accountable for actions and taking responsibility for own and others' HS&W
• Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and seeks learning and support where appropriate.

Dragados Values

• Excellence: Promoting innovation, development, training and continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality of project delivery.
• Integrity: Acting ethically and transparently. Demanding the best standards of integrity from its employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Trust: Nurturing positive relationships at all levels of the organisation, with our clients and supply chain by developing strong and long-term relationships based on mutual trust.
• Sustainability: Commitment to sustainable development to make an efficient and ethically responsible contribution to society and the environment.
• Profitability: Ensuring our profitability as well as contributing value to the communities in which we operate as part of our sustainability agenda.

Dragados is committed to act based on Equality, and principles. Equal opportunities, non-discrimination and respect for human rights are basic principles contained in the Dragados Code of Conduct (https://www.dragados.co.uk/html/compliance.html) that apply to all Dragados employees.

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