Site Manager, Gas & Construction Operations

Costain; Norwich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Costain is seeking a Site Manager to join our Norwich-based team on Cadent project work. You will coordinate site delivery, manage personnel and LDPs, uphold safety standards and customer service, and drive continuous improvement across construction activities.

With a focus on regulatory compliance and efficient programme delivery, you will lead engineering teams and liaise with local authorities to deliver on time and within budget, ensuring zero tolerance for safety breaches.

Qualifications

• Previous gas supervisory experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to lead a team, influence and drive performance.
• High standards of safety and customer behaviour, leading by example, promoting safety and customer culture.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes of practice, safety and statutory regulations.
• Experience in delivering works in a safe and compliant manner.
• Good communications skills required (written and verbal).
• Current UK driving licence.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate, promote and develop high standards of safety behaviour, leading by example.
• Develop a programme of work ensuring that projects are issued, monitored, delivered to cost and time.
• Act as competent person for Flow Stopping and Commissioning Operations in line with Cadent Safe Control of Operations, Main Laying and Service Laying Procedures
• Manage the performance of the supply chain to ensure key contract objectives are delivered
• Act as a key advocate for the contract with local authority representatives to promote Cadent activities
• Manage engineering teams to optimise operational activities thus ensuring key business objectives are delivered
• Ensure highest standard of customer service and safety, with auditing and improvement actions
• Support the Area Manager in identifying areas for improvement and initiatives
• Maximise staff engagement through team talks, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Investigate and resolve customer queries, claims and complaints professionally
• Undertake incident reporting and close out remedial actions
• Carry out standby and call out duties as required

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Tools

SCO procedures

Flow Stopping & Commissioning

Temporary Works BS5975

Job description

Costain is seeking a Site Manager to join our Norwich-based team on Cadent project work. You will coordinate site delivery, manage personnel and LDPs, uphold safety standards and customer service, and drive continuous improvement across construction activities.

With a focus on regulatory compliance and efficient programme delivery, you will lead engineering teams and liaise with local authorities to deliver on time and within budget, ensuring zero tolerance for safety breaches.