Construction Manager/Principal Contractor - Ground Investigation Works

Jacobs; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Construction Manager/Principal Contractor for Ground Investigation Works. You will oversee on-site activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications and UK legislation. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join Jacobs to contribute to critical projects across England and Wales, with a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Reimbursement for professional development

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing ground investigation works.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Ground Investigation techniques and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all on-site GI activities ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop and implement the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) in line with CDM 2015.
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

CSCS Supervisor or higher

SMSTS or SSSTS certification

First Aid at Work qualification

Job description

Construction Manager/Principal Contractor - Ground Investigation Works

Jacobs Wokingham, England, United Kingdom

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join our team as a Construction Manager, where you'll oversee and manage all on-site GI activities to ensure they are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, UK legislation, and company procedures. Your role will be crucial in maintaining high standards of quality control, coordinating subcontractors, managing health and safety compliance, and ensuring all site activities are accurately documented and executed.

• This role requires regular travel to the site located all over England and Wales as part of the responsibilities.*
  
  
  

About The Opportunity

In this role, you will manage ground investigation works, including drilling, sampling, in-situ testing, and monitoring. You'll ensure all activities adhere to relevant British Standards and industry best practices. Managing and maintaining GI equipment, coordinating with project managers and stakeholders, and resolving technical issues will be part of your daily responsibilities.

Additionally, you'll develop and implement the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) in line with CDM 2015 regulations, conduct site inductions and toolbox talks, enforce safe systems of work, and manage site logistics. Your attention to detail will be key in maintaining accurate records, compiling the Health and Safety File, and ensuring compliance with waste management regulations.

Furthermore, you will oversee the quality of GI data, manage and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, and conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Identifying and resolving any technical issues or discrepancies that arise during GI works, and ensuring effective communication and coordination between all parties involved in the project, will be essential.

You will also manage welfare facilities on site, maintain a site register of all contractors and visitors, and manage and control site access. Your role will involve representing the company professionally, managing environmental aspects of site activities, and ensuring compliance with waste management regulations.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Proven experience managing ground investigation works.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Ground Investigation techniques and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Experience in discharging PC duties.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Supervisor or higher, SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) and First Aid at Work qualifications.
• National Grid Person/Overhead Lines/Substation/Cable (NSI 30) and HSG47/GS6 training.
• Full UK driving licence.
  
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  
  
  

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity - find out more about our employee networks here.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), contact the team..

Your application experience is important to us and we are keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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