BnM currently has an opening for a Site Manager to support the Construction Team in the delivery of BnM’s renewable energy portfolio, including wind, solar and battery projects, as well as other construction projects across the BnM landbank.
The successful candidate will co-ordinate the activities of main contractors and appointed Owner’s Engineers to ensure works are carried out in accordance with required health and safety standards, project quality and performance requirements, and applicable planning and regulatory conditions. The role will also support project development during the pre-construction and handover phases of future projects, helping to ensure projects are delivered on time and to BnM standards.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:
- Manage the day-to-day activities on renewable energy construction projects, ensuring health and safety requirements are observed by all parties on site, works are monitored against the agreed schedule and appropriate design and quality standards, and all required performance testing is properly carried out.
- Implement all company standards in relation to site management and record keeping, working closely with contractors and the Owner’s Engineer on each project. Ensure all necessary personnel maintain a comprehensive suite of records, including site diaries, photographic records, test results and as-built mark-ups of site drawings.
- Participate in, or chair as appropriate, regular weekly and daily site meetings with contractors, recording minutes in relation to health and safety performance, progress against schedule, look-ahead activities, delays encountered, management of interface issues between contractors and compliance with construction and environmental monitoring plans. Produce weekly and monthly reports for internal and external use.
- Co-ordinate all reporting to local authorities and other statutory agencies as required. Actively engage with local authorities to support the delivery of site components from source in accordance with detailed studies and any route modifications required.
- Provide necessary assistance and flag potential issues to the Community Liaison Officer in relation to local stakeholders, including local landowners and members of the public in the immediate vicinity of the site. Act as a contact person for site queries and assist in assessing and co-ordinating site visits during the construction phase.
- Liaise with the appropriate project personnel to manage any commercial impacts arising from claims, delays, interface issues, changes of scope and other matters that may arise during construction. Ensure all instructions to contractors are issued in accordance with the construction contract.
- All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the premises.
- Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's objectives.
- Co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company to ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of co-employees, members of the public and other parties in the course of the company’s activities. Undertake and record regular site inspections of works and implement safety initiatives that help improve and promote the safety culture on sites.
- Maintain a strong focus throughout each project on the handover Safety File, ensuring it is delivered in a timely manner and to the required standards.
What we're looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes:
- An Honours Level 8 Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural) or equivalent.
- 5+ years’ relevant experience in construction, engineering or a related environment.
- Demonstrated experience in project or process delivery. Strong stakeholder engagement and team management skills.
- Strong understanding of site management, construction health and safety, quality standards and record keeping. Ability to effectively co-ordinate contractors and other project stakeholders. Strong communication, reporting and organisational skills.
BnM is an equal opportunities employer.