Senior Construction Delivery Manager - M&E

Morson Talent; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for an M&E Senior Construction Delivery Manager to oversee a substantial construction project in North Somerset. This role involves accountability for a designated program, managing logistics, scheduling, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications, significant project delivery experience, and strong communication skills. A contract position with opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering large M&E complex projects.
• Ability to produce informative, concise reports.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for construction/installation works.
• Manage scheduling, logistics, and performance monitoring.
• Lead team of over 20 personnel.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Construction safety culture

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or Construction

Tools

CDM Regulations knowledge

NEBOSH/SMSTS/IOSH qualifications

Job description

Overview

Location: Site based - North Somerset. 5 Days per week (30% On-Site Based - 70% Office). Rotas available: 10-4, 11-3 & 12-2. 07:30 - 17:30 (Day Shift Hours subject to change as required). Weekend working, back shift or night shift may be necessary, as required and by agreement. Status: Contract (renewable). INSIDE IR352.

Morson Talent is working with a major player in the Energy Sector who have an immediate requirement for an M&E Senior Construction Delivery Manager (SCDM), to join their site-based team in North Somerset. This is a unique opportunity to be involved with one of Europe’s largest infrastructure construction projects, as it transitions from civils scope to the start of commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for a designated programme of works, including the delivery, coordination, and management of all construction/installation works undertaken within the programme.
• Surveillance, logistics, schedule performance, planning and implementation in collaboration with the site-wide logistics team.
• Project management, reporting (internal and external), monitoring and close out of authorities’ obligations and conditions, client liaison, stakeholder management.
• Staff management and T1 Contractor management.
• Report to the Area Construction Lead (ACL) and be supported by the Construction Delivery Lead (CDL).
• Collaborate with ACL, CDM and the Delivery Team to plan, coordinate, and implement a programme of mechanical, electrical and HVAC works and manage interfaces between adjoining programmes.
• Act as a staunch advocate of the Project Safety culture and embed this approach in all processes and activities; lead by example and suggest enhancements to policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve safety, environmental, quality standards and schedule milestones.
• Manage a team that will grow to in excess of 20 personnel.
• Periodically, on a rota, undertake the role of "Duty Construction Manager". Full training will be provided.
• Balance site presence (approx. 30%) with office work (approx. 70%), including leading meetings, producing reports, and managing the team; the ratio is subject to change with circumstances.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or Construction.
• Considerable experience in delivering large M&E complex projects; Nuclear experience is advantageous but can be offset by demonstrable M&E/Construction experience.
• Working understanding of CDM Regulations obligations.
• Experience in strategic planning of site set up, construction sequencing, recovery plans and resource allocation.
• Good working knowledge of commercial principles affecting construction matters.
• Ability to produce informative, concise reports; strong organisational and communication skills.
• Able to deliver results under pressure; ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• NEBOSH, SMSTS or IOSH qualification holder.