Construction Manager

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

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 Construction Manager to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose:

To take ownership of and lead the construction activities for the reinforced concrete works on the scheme, ranging from briefings, RAMS, putting people to work, managing all subcontract works on site, managing the site managers (subordinates) and ensuring the project is run safely, and to programme. Report to Senior Project Manager and liaise with other key members of the team such as QS/Design/Planning

What you'll be doing

• Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver section of works to time, cost and quality targets and standards.
• Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by:
• Knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicate safety with passion and credibility in order to inspire, motivate and lead the project team to achieve the vision.
• Fostering a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety improvements.
• Ensure sustainability targets and standards are achieved by:
• Knowing what safety excellence looks like and communicate safety with passion
• 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 Skills Programmes where required.
• Ensure that project plans and schedules are robust and optimise project resources and timescales and are communicated effectively to the project team.
• Manage Sub Contractors, including monitoring of contractor attendance and progress; providing direct instruction and support as necessary such that contractual arrangements are achieved.
• Participate with the management of internal/external design team/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 is 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 effectively 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, if applicable, to maintain a positive customer relationship and repeat business performance levels are managed.
• Embrace learning and development opportunities

Who we're looking for

• Previous Construction Management experience within the relevant industry is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively is required in order to manage customer relationships, in addition to planning and organisation skills to deliver operational excellence and efficiency.
• Effective leadership skills, including experience of leading teams and confidence in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others to deliver targets are required.
• Financial awareness is required 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 APMP, and a relevant technical qualification are desirable.
• Experience of Lean Construction principles and Lean practitioner training are desirable

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some Of Our Key Benefits Are

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Company car;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;Discretionary annual salary reviews.

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’re 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.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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 Disability 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 a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: