Construction Manager - Redcar in Redcar

Energy Jobline ZR; Redcar; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a dynamic Construction Manager for the Net Zero Teesside project in Redcar. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring safety standards, and managing subcontractors. Candidates should have experience in construction management, effective leadership, and a valid CSCS card. Join a commitment to sustainability and enjoy competitive benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave options.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Previous construction management experience within the relevant industry is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively to manage customer relationships.
• An appropriate and valid CSCS card is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects.
• Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained.
• Manage subcontractors, monitoring attendance and progress.

Skills

Construction management experience

Effective leadership skills

Planning and organisational skills

Communication skills

Financial awareness

Education

Relevant professional qualification, such as APM

CSCS card

Tools

Lean Construction principles

Job description

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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

• Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver the 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 communicating safety with passion and credibility to inspire, motivate and lead the project team to achieve the vision;
• Fostering a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all team members and encouraging the implementation of 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 skill programmes where required.

• Ensure that project plans and schedules are robust, optimise resources and timescales, and are communicated effectively to the project team;
• Manage subcontractors, including monitoring contractor attendance and progress, and providing direct instruction and support as necessary to achieve contractual arrangements;
• Participate with internal and external design teams and 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 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

• Previous construction management experience within the relevant industry is required;
• Ability to communicate effectively to manage customer relationships, in addition to planning and organisational skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency;
• Effective leadership skills, including experience of leading teams and confidence in influencing and communicating with others to deliver targets;
• Financial awareness 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

• 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/partner leave;
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as share incentives, private medical and dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car leasing plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you;
• 2 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 are 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.

Balfour Beatty believes in an inclusive workplace. We are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. 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 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 an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. For disability confident information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

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