Tunnel Construction Project Lead

Strabag; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Strabag is seeking an Agent to lead planning, delivery and completion of tunnel-related compounds and shafts ahead of construction. You will manage a team to ensure safe, efficient delivery on time and within budget, interfacing with designers, authorities and other delivery teams.

You will develop construction methodologies, monitor plans, control costs and ensure regulatory compliance, including H&S and environmental requirements, while coordinating designs and mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering construction experience is required.
• Strong programme management, cost control and commercial awareness.
• Experience delivering self-managed works and managing subcontractors and supply chains.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CSCS card holder.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.
• First Aid at Work certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and complete compounds and shafts ahead of tunnel construction.
• Manage a team to ensure safe, efficient delivery on time and in budget, interfacing with stakeholders.
• Interface with designers, statutory authorities, community and other delivery teams.
• Schedule and budget all works, identifying strategies to improve schedule and cost performance.
• Collaborate with works managers, foremen, supervisors and workforce to maintain site culture.
• Develop construction methodology, management and monitoring plan, meeting H&S and environmental requirements.
• Develop detailed site programmes and review weekly.
• Identify construction risks and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with design team to ensure designs are coordinated and identify cost/safety/programme benefits.
• Understand subcontractors' contracts and manage subcontractor accounts with Construction Manager.
• Monitor subcontractor and supply chain performance and quality control.
• Inspect and accept works and handover to operations.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Cost control

Education

Degree in civil engineering (or equivalent)

Temporary Works Coordinator

First Aid at Work

Job description

Strabag is seeking an Agent to lead planning, delivery and completion of tunnel-related compounds and shafts ahead of construction. You will manage a team to ensure safe, efficient delivery on time and within budget, interfacing with designers, authorities and other delivery teams.

You will develop construction methodologies, monitor plans, control costs and ensure regulatory compliance, including H&S and environmental requirements, while coordinating designs and mitigating risks.